Reddick v. State

Jenkins, Chief Justice.

The defendant was indicted for murder. He freely and voluntarily confessed to several witnesses commission of the crime for which he was indicted. On the trial he offered no evidence and made no statement, and was found guilty without recommendation. Exception is to the order overruling a motion for new trial. No special assignments of error are made, and counsel insist only upon a review of the case on the usual general grounds. Held:

1. “A confession alone, uncorroborated by any other evidence shall not justify a conviction.” Code, § 38-420.(a) However, proof of the…