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TREVATHAN v. COMMONWEALTH

384 S.W.2d 500 (1964)

Robert (Bob) TREVATHAN, Appellant, v. COMMONWEALTH of Kentucky, Appellee.

Court of Appeals of Kentucky.

December 4, 1964.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Harry H. Boaz, Mayfield, for appellant.

Robert F. Matthews, Atty. Gen., Frankfort, L. M. T. Reed, Mayfield, Frank D. Berry, Asst. Atty. Gen., Frankfort, for appellee.

DAVIS, Commissioner.

The appellant, Robert (Bob) Trevathan was indicted for the wilful murder of his son, Gene. Upon his trial he was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to imprisonment for five years. KRS 435.020.

Appellant presents three basic contentions for reversal: (1) improper argument by the Commonwealth's Attorney; (2) admission of evidence which was obtained as the result of an illegal search, and (3) a directed verdict of acquittal...

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