Cooper v. State

Gregory, Justice.

William Cooper was convicted of the murder of Ossie Lee Lewis and sentenced to life imprisonment. The evidence presented at trial showed that on the night of the victim’s death, the defendant and the victim were at Adam’s Lounge, a pool hall and tavern located in Dooly County. The victim and Charlie C. Daniels were engaged in a discussion outside the tavern. The defendant and Beatrice Lucas were sitting in the defendant’s car in the parking lot at Adam’s Lounge. Lucas testified at trial that, after observing Daniels and the victim for a few moments, the defendant reached…