Hayes v. Commonwealth

OPINION OF THE COURT

Appellant was found guilty of the murder of Victor White and sentenced to life imprisonment.

The police investigation did not center on appellant until several months after the shooting death occurred. Although he first denied knowing the victim, appellant confessed to the killing when confronted with the murder weapon. He then gave the police a statement detailing the homicide.

Appellant presents four issues on appeal. The first two can be considered jointly and may be stated as follows:

1. Did the jury instruction allowing appellant to be found guilty of murder under…