Rose v. Commonwealth

On April 4, 1949, Willie Rose was indicted for the murder of his wife on March 7, 1949. On April 22, 1949, he was arraigned, plead not guilty, by consent was tried by the court without a jury, and was found guilty of murder in the first degree. The case was referred to the probation officer for investigation and report.

There is no bill of exception incorporating the evidence in the record.

On May 31, 1949, the probation report was received, considered, and the punishment fixed at death. The date for the execution was fixed for Friday, the 30th day of July, 1949.

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