Richardson v. State

CARR, Presiding Judge.

The indictment in this case charges murder in the first degree. The trial resulted in a conviction of murder in the second degree.

The deceased was the wife of the accused.

The evidence for the State -tended to establish that the deceased was struck a very severe blow behind or under the left ear which caused fractures to bones in that area and lacerations, contusions, softening and hemorrhages to vital brain structures or tissues. Death followed within a few days after the injuries were sustained.

Prior to the trial, and again as a witness in his own 'behalf, the appellant…