State v. Ray

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Stabeer.

In April, 1924, the defendant, George W. Ray, shot and killed one Thomas J. Miller, both of whom were residents of Georgetown County. The appellant, Columbus C. Ray, was present at the time and place of the killing. They were jointly indicted for the alleged murder of Miller, and tried at the November, 1924, term of the general sessions Court for that County. The jury found them both guilty of manslaughter, and George W. Ray was sentenced to imprisonment for a term of 15 years and Columbus for a term of 3 years.

After conviction,…