State v. Wagner

CRIST, Judge.

Assault with intent to do great bodily harm with malice aforethought and attempted arson convictions. Concurrent, penitentiary sentences assessed at 50 and 5 years, respectively.

Defendant does not challenge the evidence. On July 17, 1976, defendant and his ex-wife, the victim, spent most of the day at their favorite tavern, Zanker’s Bar. They were together in the victim’s home that evening. A disagreement began regarding the return of $106.00 to defendant. The victim was severely beaten and left unconscious and seriously injured. Defendant then poured gasoline around the room and…