Murphy v. State

LOCKWOOD, J.-

— John A. Murphy was informed against in the superior court of Cochise county for the crime of murder. He entered a plea of not guilty, and on the trial of the case admitted the homicide, but contended that the killing was done in self-defense and was therefore justifiable. A verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree was returned against him and he was sentenced thereon to serve a term in the Arizona State Prison. From the order denying the motion for new trial and the judgment of the court he has appealed, and the matter is before us for review.

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