McElroy v. State

A jury trial resulted in the conviction of appellant of murder, for which he received an enhanced sentence of sixty (60) years.

The facts are: On the evening of November 14, 1987, appellant and his wife (the victim in this case) and her daughter Tara Goodner were at their home in Westfield, Indiana. Also present was Tara’s boyfriend Brian, her cousin Robert Speck, his wife Lori, and their little boy.

The adults were drinking and playing games. Before the guests left, the victim went to bed. The last time she was seen by the guests was approximately a half hour later when she went to the…