PETRICH, J.
Isaac Cole appeals from his conviction of second degree assault on his minor stepson and claims that the admission of evidence of an insurance policy on the son's life was unduly prejudicial. We agree and reverse.
On November 16, 1985, Cole's 2-year-old stepson David, and his 1-month-old daughter were in his care, while Mrs. Cole went to work. Sometime that day, David was admitted to the Burn Center at Harborview. He had sustained severe burns...
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