Ransom v. State

HARRIS, Presiding Judge.

Appellant was convicted of murder in the first degree and the jury fixed his punishment at imprisonment in the penitentiary for life. Prior to trial appellant was found to be indigent and counsel was appointed to represent him. At arraignment he pleaded not guilty. After sentence was imposed he gave notice of appeal and was furnished a free transcript. Trial counsel was appointed to represent him on appeal.

The victim was a wholesale distributor for the W. T. Raleigh Company and delivered household merchandise to retail salesmen. On the date of his murder the victim was…