Nunn v. Cupp

Petitioner, convicted of first degree murder in 1956, sought to have his 1956 confession declared involuntary by the post-conviction court. That court found his confession voluntary “beyond a reasonable doubt” and denied him any relief. He appeals.

Petitioner was convicted by jury of first degree murder and sentenéed to death in 1956 in Jackson County. His conviction was affirmed in State v. Nunn, 212 Or 546, 321 P2d 356 (1958). ① In that ease the trial court had excluded the written confession on the ground it was procured by inducement. There the trial court had said:

“ £I think upon the…