Key Witness Gets Term In Housekeeper's Slaying
George J. Morin a 27 year old East Hartford man who testified against Joel G. LaBreck received a 5 to 8 year sentence for manslaughter and burglary Morin pleaded guilty before Judge Joseph E Klau The case ties Morin to the fatal beating of 64 year old housekeeper Mrs Mary Morris in West Hartford and to LaBrecks life sentence Morin will be transferred under an interstate compact to a prison in another state The prosecution said Morin aided the conviction by his testimony and a police statement Morins mother cried as the judge recorded that no deal was made for his testimony