Murphy v. State

OPINION

WALKER, Presiding Judge.

Convicted of burglary in the second degree and sentenced to three to seven years in the penitentiary, Jerry Murphy, the appellant, contends the evidence is insufficient to sustain the conviction. We agree and reverse.

On February 28,1975, Minnie Bolden left her home in the Happy Hollow section near the business district of Somerville and went to the nearby launderette where she was employed. About 5:00 or 6:00 p. m. the appellant came in the launderette and urged several girls there to help Ms. Bolden clean the washer. She refused any assistance and the appellant…