United States v. Sergeant JAMES T. MURPHY

OPINION OF THE COURT ON REMAND

MAGGS, Judge:

A general court-martial consisting of officers tried appellant in November and December of 1987. Contrary to his pleas, the court-martial found appellant guilty of premeditated murder (three specifications), larceny, bigamy, and false swearing, in violation of Articles 118, 121, and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 918, 921, and 934 [hereinafter UCMJ]. The court-martial sentenced appellant to be put to death, to forfeit all pay and allowances, and to be reduced to Private El. The convening authority approved the findings and…