Rodriguez v. State

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is murder; the appellant Villarreal received the punishment of death while the appellant Rodriguez’ punishment was assessed at confinement for 99 years, Rodriguez has filed in this Court his proper application to dismiss his appeal and the same is granted. Villarreal’s appeal alone will be considered.

Deceased, an informer for the Narcotics Division of the Houston Police Department, was fatally shot through the window of his home while he lay in bed. The State’s case against Villarreal is made to depend upon a confession secured from him at the Ranger Headquarters…