Willoughby v. Commonwealth

STEINFELD, Justice.

Appellant James Willoughby was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and appellant Larry Stamper of aiding and abetting voluntary manslaughter. Willoughby and Stamper argue on this appeal that they were entitled to a directed verdict of dismissal because there was insufficient evidence to sustain the convictions. These motions were made at the conclusion of the evidence presented by the Commonwealth and again after all evidence was introduced.

On February 9, 1973, Willoughby and Stamper were in a restaurant when Mrs. Richard Skinner entered, and Mr. Skinner followed a few…