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SKAGGS v. COM.

694 S.W.2d 672 (1985)

David Leroy SKAGGS, Appellant, v. COMMONWEALTH of Kentucky, Appellee.

Supreme Court of Kentucky.

Rehearing Denied September 5, 1985.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Linda K. West, Asst. Public Advocate, Donna Boyce Proctor, Asst. Public Advocate, Frankfort, for appellant.

David L. Armstrong, Atty. Gen., Suzanne Guss, Christopher W. Johnson, Asst. Attys. Gen., Frankfort, for appellee.

WINTERSHEIMER, Justice.

Skaggs was convicted of the murders of Herman Matthews and his wife, Mae Matthews. He was sentenced to death for both crimes.

Herman Matthews was a 76-year-old, semi-retired scrap metal dealer. His wife was 67 years old and frequently helped in the business. Their home was connected to their place of business. He conducted a cash business and always carried large sums of cash on the premises. On May 6, 1981, a neighbor discovered the...

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