Commonwealth v. Prescott

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Walling,

This appeal is from sentence on conviction of murder of the first degree. About seven years prior to the homicide the defendant, George H. Prescott, became acquainted with Fern F. Thase, the deceased, and her husband, through the sale by him to them of a piano on the installment plan, following which he made monthly visits to the Thase home to collect the installments, which were paid by Mrs. Thase. Thereby a friendship arose beween her and the defendant. The latter was also a friend of Mr. Thase and a frequent visitor and diner at their home for several years.

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