State v. Reed

The appellant, Kenneth Eugene Reed, stands convicted of first-degree murder and first-degree robbery.

The facts leading up to these convictions are as follows: In April 1977, the victim, Tim Joy, was in need of a laborer on his farm located near the Colville Indian Reservation. Mr. Joy visited a local employment agency and was introduced to the defendant, Mr. Reed, who agreed to accept the offer of employment. He transferred his personal effects to Mr. Joy's car and the two men returned to the Joy farm where Mr. Reed took up residence.

On April 20, 1977, Mr. Joy was found dead on the kitchen…