Hunter v. Commonwealth

CLAYTON, Justice.

The appellant, Tandy Hunter, Jr., was convicted of murdering his wife, Martha, and sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment. We affirm the judgment of conviction.

The evidence shows that the murder took place on November 26, 1976, and that the death was the result of a bullet wound to the head. On the date of her death, Mrs. Hunter was employed as a night watchman. As a part of her job she carried a .38-caliber Smith & Wesson pistol. On the day of the crime the appellant accompanied his wife to work. Mrs. Hunter decided to take a nap while on duty, but she had her husband to keep a…