State v. Gilroy

McGIVERIN, Justice.

Vincent R. Lalla was killed on March 12, 1979. His body was found at the Moose Lodge in Iowa City. His death was caused by two wounds inflicted with a shotgun. On November 15 defendant Michael Otto Gilroy was charged with first-degree murder in the slaying. §§ 707.1, .2, The Code 1979. Defendant was found guilty as charged by a jury and sentenced. He appeals and we affirm.

The State’s evidence showed that defendant entered the Moose Lodge with a shotgun, killed Lalla, who was the manager,' and then went to his ex-wife’s house and hid the shotgun.

Defendant’s appeal raises…