People v. Sherman

Defendant Sherman appeals from the judgment of conviction on two counts of armed robbery.

Count 1 involves the robbery of Melvin W. Keel, manager of Cole’s Market in Long Beach, of $12,580 on October 17, 1954. Sherman and his codefendant Lane * were identified by the victim and Joe Forest, the Coca-Cola man.

Count 2 relates to the robbery of Charles M. Bailey, manager of Market Town, in Gardena, of $5,800 on July 28, 1954. Bailey and John Halsey, delicatessen manager of the market, identified Sherman.

Defendant took the stand and denied participation in each of these robberies. He testified he…