Mathis v. State

Marian F. Penix, Judge.

Appellant, Dee Leslie Mathis, was charged with the crime of first degree murder in the slaying of his girlfriend, Patricia Holland. The appellant and Ms. Holland had lived together for approximately one and a half years before her death. Each had a child by a previous marriage living with them. At the time of the occurrence which led to Ms. Holland’s death, both children were present as well as Ms. Holland’s mother, Irma Dennis, and a mutual friend, Carl Eugene Freeman.

The incident occurred January 20, 1978 at the mobile home occupied by the parties. The testimony…