State v. Pinkston

EAGER, Judge.

Defendant was charged by information with first degree murder, convicted by a jury of second degree murder, and sentenced to thirty-five years’ imprisonment. The deceased was her husband, Frank Pinkston. Defendant and deceased operated a tavern on Highway 66 in Phelps County, known as “Club 66”; it contained a bar and dance floor, with living quarters in the rear. The shooting occurred in the living quarters. Since the only two points of error appearing in the brief involve remarks and conduct of the trial judge, no detailed recital of all the evidence will be necessary.

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