Bell v. State

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

The Grand Jury of the First Judicial District of Hinds County indicted George Bell ("Bell") for the murder of Allen Mize ("Mize"). The case was heard before a jury on May 29 and May 30, 1991. The jury found Bell guilty of murder and the court sentenced him to life in prison. Bell, through his attorney, filed a motion for a new trial and a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. The court overruled the motions on June 13, 1991. Aggrieved by his conviction, Bell perfected an appeal to this Court.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

George Bell worked as a nurse's assistant at…