Anderson v. State

This was a criminal action commenced by the State of Indiana by an indictment charging appellant with the felony of first-degree murder. The cause was submitted to a jury on appellant’s plea of not guilty which resulted in a verdict that appellant was guilty of manslaughter. Judgment was rendered thereon, and appellant was sentenced to the Indiana State Prison for a term of not less than two years nor more than twenty-one years. Appellant’s motion for new trial was overruled by the trial court and this appeal followed.

Evidence most favorable to the State reveals the following: One Dorothy…