Lowe v. State

Robbery; ten years and one day.

This robbery occurred at a Junior Food Mart in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on March 17, 1977. Clyde Jerry Skelton, the manager, was operating the store at the time. About 9:07 A.M., the appellant entered the store and purchased a drink. After leaving the store, he remained outside, standing near the building for a few minutes before re-entering the store. He purchased a cake, and, when the manager turned to give him his change, she saw a small weapon in his hand. Ms. Skelton said that he demanded money, and she gave him the bills from the register. She stated that she…