Commonwealth v. McCra

A jury convicted the defendant of murder in the first degree by reason of deliberate premeditation for the killing of his father, mother, and sister. The defendant was fifteen years old when he committed the murders and confessed to having done so.1 He argues on appeal that his admissions and confessions were obtained in violation of his constitutional rights. The defendant also requests we exercise our plenary power under G. L. c. 278, § 33E, to reduce or to overturn the verdicts. We reject the defendant’s argument and conclude there is no basis for relief under G. L. c. 278, § 33E.

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