Miller v. State

1. Evidence was introduced by the State for the purpose of showing the killing by the accused as alleged in the indictment, and the circumstances attending the same; whereupon the State closed its case. The accused then offered evidence, and made his statement, contending that the same showed a justification for the killing. The State then introduced a witness, Mauning, in rebuttal, and on cross-examination by counsel for the accused he testified as follows: “ I have known Bussey approximately four or five years. I know his general character for peacefulness and violence; he was always a…