Johnson v. State

MORROW, Presiding Judge.

— The offense is bigamy; punishment fixed at confinement in the penitentiary for a period of five years.

Appellant and Gladys Gifford were married in July, 1920, and divorced on November 14, 1921. In June, 1922, appellant was married to Ester Benair. This appear from appellant’s testimony given as a witness in his own behalf. After the divorce, Gladys Johnson remained at the home of her mother until January, 1922. On December 9, 1921, appellant wrote her a letter, which was read in evidence, which began: “Dear Wife & Baby.” In it he acknowledged the receipt of a “sweet…