Phelps v. State

Nichols, Chief Justice.

Ronnie Phelps was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.

The jury heard evidence authorizing the following facts to be found: Phelps and Julius Edward Washington had a scuffle in Swan’s Pool Room in Macon. Bystanders separated the two and both left the premises. Phelps contacted several persons outside the pool room seeking to buy or borrow a pistol. Washington returned to the poolroom that evening. A few minutes later, Phelps returned. In the presence of numerous patrons of the poolroom, Phelps told Washington, "Give me my money.” Washington tried to…