Wahl v. State

Appellant was charged by indictment with murder in the first degree, under § 10-3401, Burns’ 1942 Replacement. He was tried by jury, convicted, and sentenced to life imprisonment. The only question presented under the assignment of error is the overruling of the motion for a new trial.

Appellant first contends that the verdict of the jury is not sustained by sufficient evidence and is contrary to law.

The evidence discloses that on April 25, 1950, between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m., the deceased, Louise Wood-ford, was at the home of her mother, with appellant. An argument took place and appellant…