Hogan v. State

OPINION

DAVIS, Commissioner.

Appeal is taken from a conviction for murder. Punishment was assessed by the jury at twenty years.

The evidence shows that Caroline Hogan, ex-wife of appellant, and the deceased went to Mrs. Hogan’s home in Lubbock about 1:00 A.M., on September 25, 1971. Shortly thereafter, “kicking, banging and hollering” were heard at the front door. Mrs. Hogan identified the voice at the front door as belonging to appellant and testified he said, “Come here you S.O.B. I have something for you.” She told the deceased that it was appellant and urged the deceased not to go to the…