Thomas v. State

KRUEGER, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of the offense of murder and his punishment was assessed at confinement in the state penitentiary for life.

His chief contention is that the evidence is insufficient to sustain his conviction.

The record reflects that on the morning of October 26th, 1943, the dead bodies of Dr. and Mrs. Hunt were found on a bed in their bedroom and were identified. Dr. Hunt was shot between the eyes and Mrs. Hunt was struck on the head with some instrument. There is no question but that they died from the effects of the wound inflicted upon them.

The record further reflects…