Legal Opinion
United States v. Francis Skinner
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided February 18, 1982No. 81-1220PublishedCited by 85 opinions
1Per curiam
Francis Skinner appeals from his jury conviction of first degree murder in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1153 and § 1111. We affirm.
I
Skinner’s Confessions
A. Facts.
Thomas Cullison was shot to death on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Chinle, Arizona. Skinner was questioned about the shooting on July 9, and twice on July 10.
Before the first July 10 interview, FBI Agent Lara read Skinner his Miranda rights, and Skinner signed a waiver form. Before the second July 10 interview, investigators asked Skinner to accompany them to the police station for further questioning. Skinner signed a statement that…
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