State v. Cruse

RAWLINGS, Justice.

Defendant, Edward A. Cruse, appeals from judgment on jury verdict finding him guilty of murder in the second degree. We affirm.

Cruse was charged by county attorney’s information with having committed murder in violation of Section 690.1, The Code 1973.

January 8, 1974, trial commenced. After the State had rested defendant unsuccessfully moved for a directed verdict. At close of all evidence a like motion was also overruled. The case was submitted to the jury and verdict returned as aforesaid.

Our examination of the record discloses this instantly involved factual situation.

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