Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court February 23, 1978 (Commonwealth v. Shelley)

Hennessey, C.J.

Robert J. Shelley was indicted for the killing of William C. Dubbels (Dubbels). The defendant admitted killing Dubbels, but claimed criminal irresponsibility. The jury found the defendant guilty of murder in the first degree and the statutory sentence of life imprisonment was imposed. The trial judge denied the defendant’s motion for a new trial.