Grissom v. State

Lyle Brown, Justice.

At approximately 3:00 a.m. on April 6, 1972, Sheriff Doug Batey of Clay County and two of his deputies went to the home of appellant. Grissom’s daughter had sworn out a warrant because Grissom had threatened to kill her. Grissom took the officers by surprise and killed all three of them. A single information was filed, charging Grissom with the three deaths. He was tried in Cross County on a change or venue, found guilty and given three life sentences. Five points are relied upon for reversal. They will be enumerated as they are discussed.

POINT I. The trial court erred in…