Waters v. State

The defendant was indicted, on January 14, 1924, for the murder of T. J. Kersey on December 9, 1923. On the day the indictment was returned his case was called for trial, and on that day the trial began, continuing until January 17, when the jury returned a verdict of guilty, without a recommendation; and the defendant was sentenced to be hanged. The defendant moved for a new trial on the general grounds, and afterwards amended his motion. 'The court overruled the motion, and to this judgment the defendant excepts. - ■

The defendant petitioned the trial judge for a change of venue, on the…