Smith v. State

Mobley, Chief Justice.

Herbert Dean Smith was jointly indicted with Charles Bennett, James Lingerfelt, and Marcus W. Ratledge for the murders of William Cantrell and Larry Mulkey. Smith was tried separately. He was found guilty, and sentenced to life imprisonment for each murder, the sentences to be served consecutively. His motion for new trial, as amended, was denied, and he appeals from his conviction and sentence, and the denial of his motion for new trial.

It is strongly urged by the appellant that the verdict was without evidence to support it.

William Cantrell, Deputy Sheriff of Forsyth…