REYNOLDS, Justice.
The appellant was convicted of wanton murder and sentenced to confinement for a period of 30 years.
The principal question on appeal is whether a wanton murder instruction should have been given.
Appellant and the victim (Palmer) had a verbal encounter near a downtown Lexington bar which developed into a physical altercation. Appellant drew a knife which he stated was for self-protection. He emphasized that he only intended to stick...
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