Erwin v. State

OPINION

ROBERTS, Judge.

These are appeals from convictions for murder and attempted murder. Appellant was tried before a jury and the jury assessed punishments of 99 and 20 years, respectively. The offenses occurred on May 13, 1974, and trial commenced on July 30, 1974.

A brief review of the evidence reveals that appellant and the deceased were married on June 29, 1970. The marriage was characterized by numerous filings for divorce, separations, and reconciliations. About two months prior to the murder, appellant and deceased were separated for the last time and he suspected her of being…