Llewellyn v. State

Nichols, Chief Justice.

Appellant was tried and convicted on three counts of murder. He wds given a life sentence on each count to run *193concurrently. His motion for new trial was overruled and he appeals.

Appellant and the victim Winokur were competitors in the homosexual nightclub business. Appellant hired Schneider to set fire to Winokur’s nightclub. Schneider set the club on fire, causing very little damage. The next day when Schneider went to collect from appellant, he was informed that he would have to do the job over before he would be paid. In addition, appellant wanted Winokur killed.…