Sobel v. State

Dawn Ann Sobel, appellant herein, and three others were indicted for first-degree murder in the killing of a police officer during an effort to free Sobel’s boyfriend, Eaton, while he was being transported from prison to a dentist. Sobel enlisted the help of a codefendant, Gombos, and participated in the plan to effectuate Eaton’s escape. At the appointed time and place, Sobel and Gombos, both of whom were armed, approached the police van transporting Eaton, and Gombos fired a shotgun that killed one of the officers guarding Eaton. Gombos was convicted of second-degree murder, while Sobel was…