People v. Odom

From a judgment of guilty of murder in the second degree after trial before a jury, defendant appeals. There is also an appeal from the order denying his motion for a new trial.

The evidence being viewed in the light most favorable to the People (respondent), and pursuant to the rules set forth in People v. Newland, 15 Cal.2d 678, 680 [104 P.2d 778], and People v. Pianezzi, 42 Cal.App.2d 265, 269 [108 P.2d 732], the essential facts are:

On December 24, 1944, defendant struck and beat Matilda Williams so severely that she received injuries from which she died.

Defendant relies for reversal of the…