State v. Crutcher

On September 30, 1940, defendant shot Edward Patten, injuring his right arm so that amputation was necessary. Defendant admitted the shooting but claims he acted in self-defense and that in any event he was not guilty of a higher offense than assault with intent to commit manslaughter. Defendant lived in the home of a Mrs. Williams and paid some of the household expenses, including the bill for gas used in the stove. Patten was a neighbor boy, 18' years old, who had come to the Williams home to see the oldest daughter. Defendant and the daughter engaged in an argument in which defendant…