State Ex Rel. Beach v. Norblad

This is an original mandamus proceeding. Relator, Judith A. Beach, is the widow of the victim of an alleged burglary and aggravated murder in the Beach home by one John David Manni and an accomplice, Brian Krosge. Manni’s murder case is before the defendant Norblad, who is a Circuit Judge for Marion County.

On September 8, 1989, counsel for Manni filed with the defendant a “Motion for Access to Alleged Crime Scene and for Appointment of Special Master.” The motion, supported by counsel’s affidavit, averred that in order for defendant to receive a fair trial it was necessary for an “independent…