Simon v. State

OPINION

DOUGLAS, Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for murder. The jury assessed the punishment at life.

The indictment alleges that Lloyd A. Simon with his malice aforethought killed Lorraine Griggs by striking and beating her with his fists and in some way or manner and by some means, instruments and weapons to the grand jury unknown.

The main contention of the appellant is that the trial court erred in refusing to submit an instruction to the jury concerning an exculpatory statement.

The summary of the facts in the State’s brief, prepared by the Honorable James C. Brough, Assistant…