People v. McFee

Defendant Earl McFee was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder. MOLA § 750.317 (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.549). He appeals as of right alleging the evidence adduced at trial was insufficient to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Defendant lived with Edna Beasley, his lawful wife, although she retained her surname by a former marriage. Together they cared for five foster children, including Darrel Fedler, the deceased.

On the evening of May 4, 1968,12-year-old Darrel hid some pills belonging to Mrs. Beasley’s daughter. Mrs. Beasley, in an attempt to make the youth reveal where he had…