The Case of Sherry's Death

Sherry was shot three times in the chest by a 38-caliber handgun. She had been severely beaten, her eyes were swollen and she had lacerations and bruising to her face and body. The living room had been ransacked, the vase had been smashed all over the floor,. A drawer had been pulled out and its contents tipped upside down. Sherry's purse was missing, but it was found in a garden within the complex. Two offenders entered the condo through the unlocked front door as there was no sign of forced entry. One began to dismantle the TV and stereo equipment while the other went upstairs. While reaching for the offender's gun during the struggle, Sherry was