Johnson v. State
Supreme Court of Georgia
Indictment for murder. Before Judge Thomas. Bibb superior court. May 15, 1920.
1Opinion of the CourtGilbert, J.
The evidence against the accused, Viola Johnson, is insufficient to support the verdict. The facts found in the evidence, of an incriminating character, are so brief that they may be appropriately stated herein. The body of the deceased was found on a railroad-track, with the head completely severed and showing other evidences of violence, The State offered the testimony of a deputy sheriff, to the effect that John Sharpe (who had already been convicted of participation in the crime) stated to the witness, in the presence of this defendant, who was being held in jail charged with the…
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