Commonwealth v. Rogers

HESTER, Judge:

On May 5, 1980, appellant, Gene Leroy Rogers, entered a plea of guilty to murder in the second degree, robbery and conspiracy in the Court of Common Pleas of Chester County-

Appellant had been charged with murder, kidnapping, robbery, theft by unlawful taking (automobile), receiving stolen property, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, aggravated assault, simple assault and criminal conspiracy. At trial, the Commonwealth was seeking the death penalty. Trial started April 28,1980. Upon listening to the Commonwealth’s witnesses during the first week of trial, appellant became…