State v. Dahlquist

ORME, Judge:

Defendant Brandon Dahlquist appeals his conviction for murder, a first degree felony under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-203(2) (Supp. 1996). 1 We reverse and remand for a new trial.

FACTS

On March 12, 1994, Troy Weston’s body was found at the south end of Willard Bay in Box Elder County. Earlier that morning, a distinctively-painted, white and maroon Chevy Blazer had appeared at Weston’s home. Weston’s father noted two males in the Blazer. At approximately 10:00 a.m., Weston joined the two men and left in the Blazer.

Later that morning, eodefendant Travis Telford’s sister saw Dahlquist,…