State v. Melia

Hale, «1. —

The defendant, his brother Joe Helia, and Joe’s wife, Josephine, lived in the same farmhouse in Harion county. The farm was rented by Joe Helia, and was situated about a half mile south of highway No. 60, on a dirt road. Hatt H. Helia, the defendant, was single, and resided with the family, working at times at coal mining. On the 29th and 30th days of July, 1940, Joe Helia worked at the mine and his wife Josephine and brother Hatt were at the farm together. It is alleged by the defendant that the two brothers were to share in the proceeds of the farm. Some business transactions had…