Simpkins v. State

OPINION

W. C. DAVIS, Judge.

The appellant was convicted of murder on July 23,1976. The jury assessed punishment at 10 years confinement.

The record reflects that on November 12, 1974, while the appellant was home on leave from the Army, he attended a talent and fashion show at Dunbar High School. After the program, the appellant approached a group of people, which included the deceased, John Milton. Several witnesses heard the deceased tell the appellant, “Man, I don’t have to say anything to you. I’m grown.” The appellant testified that the deceased also said, “Nigger, I’m grown, get out of my…