Skelton v. State

MARTIN, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of the murder of Clarence Smith and his punishment fixed at nine years’ confinement in the penitentiary. A former appeal of this case is reported in 291 S. W. 238.

Appellant became incensed at deceased when there was related to him certain incidents alleged to have occurred between deceased and appellant’s fifteen year old daughter, with which it appears one Clyde Underwood had some connection. According to the State’s testimony on the day of the homicide Clyde Underwood and deceased, Clarence Smith, were passing appellant’s residence on foot going east…