Defendant was convicted of arson in the third degree for allegedly starting a fire in her father's barn at about 10:45 P.M. on June 1, 1971. On January 19, 1972, while in police custody she signed a confession admitting her guilt. Defendant did not testify at the trial. The sole issue raised on this appeal is whether the evidence is sufficient to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. It is conceded that the confession alone is not sufficient to support the conviction. There...
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