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R. v. Vickers
England and Wales Court of Appeal, Criminal Division
2 All E.R. 741 (1957)
- Written by Susie Cowen, JD
Facts
On April 14, 1957, John Willson Vickers (defendant) broke into the cellar of a store with the intent to steal money. While in the cellar, Vickers encountered a woman who lived above the store, Miss Duckett. Vickers attacked Duckett, and she died of injuries sustained in the attack. Vickers was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death. Vickers appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Goddard, C.J.)
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