Commonwealth v. McGrath

Appellant was convicted of the unprovoked and random shooting of three strangers, two at one location and one at another, as they lawfully attended to their own business oblivious of appellant’s presence. That wanton shooting spree resulted in the death of one of the victims. The only suggested explanation for appellant’s actions was his irrational hatred for members of his victims’ race. Nevertheless, the majority has determined that a new trial must be awarded because of what they determine to have been the improper admission into evidence of an inculpatory statement made by appellant to…