Tunstill v. State

HARWOOD, Judge.

This appellant was indicted for and by a jury convicted of the offense of robbery.

The evidence introduced by the state tended to show that on 16 October 1946 Mr. Sam Drinkard, a farmer living in the southern part of Morgan County, came to Decatur for the purpose of buying a truck. He had with him about $995 in a wallet in a buttoned pocket of his overalls.

During the afternoon while walking on the streets of Decatur he was hailed by the appellant and one Crayton Morrow, who greeted him with the remark: “Hello old fellow. Where are you going?” They entered into conversation with…