People v. Mandrachio

Judgment of conviction of murder and attempted murder, Supreme Court, Bronx County, rendered October 10, 1975, unanimously reversed, on the law, and as a matter of discretion in the interest of justice, and a new trial directed, to be held before another Justice. Despite strong evidence of guilt in this sordid case, prejudicial errors in the charge require that it be tried again. Defendant-appellant was charged with murder of one Edwards and an attempt to murder one Santiago. The latter and Christine Norris, lady friend of defendant, were the chief witnesses at the trial. The evidence may be…