People v. Jones

Defendant was charged with murdering her husband, LeRoy Jones. She was tried before a jury and found guilty of manslaughter. Her motion for a new trial was denied and she was sentenced to the state prison. She has appealed from the judgment and order denying her a new trial.

The homicide occurred in the evening of March 21, 1960, at the home of defendant and her husband. They were arguing for quite some time prior to the husband’s leaving the house at 9 o’clock. Upon his return he and defendant resumed their argument. The deceased acted as if he had been drinking. He had something to eat from…