People v. Seiffert

The appellant was jointly charged with one Charles Bf. Marsh with murder. Marsh was granted a separate trial. The jury returned a verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree against this appellant. After denial of his motion for a new trial judgment was pronounced and it is from that judgment and the order denying his motion for a new trial that he appeals.

The facts necessary for the disposition of this appeal are briefly as follows: On February 25, 1926, the deceased, Louise Giovanazzi, being then pregnant, went to the home of her sister, Mrs. de Pietri, where she remained until she was…