Blankenship v. Commonwealth

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Logan

Affirming.

On the morning of the 27th of May, 1928, the body of Joe Jarrell was found floating- in Tug river about one-half mile below the Majestic Coal Mining Camp, and about one-fourth mile from a railroad crossing. His automobile was found off the highway about 15 feet, where it had lodged against a large rock, a log, and some small trees. The front of the car was towards the river. The automobile was about 10 or 12 feet from the river, and between it and the river was a large flat rock. The left front door of the automobile was open, considerable blood was…