Goodman v. State

HARRIS, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of murder in the first degree and sentenced to life imprisonment. He made known to the court that he was unable to employ counsel to defend him, and the court appointed two distinguished and outstanding members of the Cullman Bar to represent him.. These two lawyers were present at the arraignment when appellant pleaded not guilty, and they also represent him on appeal.

At the time of his death Frank Luker was 51 years of age. He and his wife operated a combination grocery store and service station in the Jones Chapel Community of Cullman County. The Luker…