Commonwealth v. St. Peter, 96-P-1629 (1996)

Commonwealth v. St. Peter, 96-P-1629 (1996)

Autopsy photos admissible even if cumulative of other evidence or support facts stipulated; BUT if photos depict body as altered in the course of autopsy, admissible only if they would assist jury on a contested point.

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