Black v. State
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from the District Court of Chambers. Tried helow before the Hon. H. C. Pedigo. Two former appeals of this ease are reported in 36 Texas, 366, and 42 Texas, 360, where the evidence will be found in sufficient detail. In the opinion of this court will be found every other fact material to a clear comprehension of the rulings.
1Opinion of the Court
Ectob, Presiding Judge.
The appellant, Jeff Black,,
Andrew J. Walker, and Amos Walker were indicted in the criminal district court of Galveston county, at its May term, 1872, for the murder of Green Butler. The indictment in substance charges that Andrew J. Walker did the killing,. and that Jeff Black and Amos Walker, being present and knowing the intent of the said Andrew J. Walker, did then. *380■and there aid by acts, and encourage by words, the said Andrew J. Walker in the commission of the murder.
Amos Walker, one of the defendants, has never been ■arrested. Jeff Black was twice convicted by…
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