Stockton v. State

GRAVES, Judge.

Appellant was charged with the unlawful killing of George Preston, and by the jury given the penalty of death.

Appellant was an inmate of the State penitentiary, confined on the Wynn Farm, a short distance north of Huntsville. On the day in question, certain prisoners were turned into an opening in the farm buildings for the purpose of receiving treatment, such being called the “Sunshine Squad.” Some of the most trusted prisoners were used as turnkeys at the gates to such opening, to what was called the bull pen, appellant being one of such trusties. Mr. Preston was a guard…