State v. Bauers

This is the second appeal in this cause, which was first before us on appeal by the state from an order of the superior court granting a new trial. The order appealed from was reversed by this court, State v. Bauers, 23 Wh. (2d) 462, 161 P. (2d) 139.

Appellant was charged with the crime of murder in the first degree; his trial resulted in his conviction of the crime of murder in the second degree. From this judgment, and sentence thereon, he has appealed to this court.

Appellant’s wife, Zona Bauers, died as the result of á wound inflicted upon her by a bullet discharged from a rifle in the…