Rowe v. State

Allen Rowe was indicted for the murder of Marvin B. Walker, and convicted of murder in the first degree with recommendation to mercy. He was sentenced to life imprisonment and took out writ of error.

On the night of the homicide, the defendant in company with others motored to the house of deceased, sat in the car and honked the horn. Two sons of deceased, Norman and Huston, came out to the car. Defendant, who did most of the talking, inquired about the man who vaccinated hogs and when he would return. The boys promised to let defendant know so he could have his hogs vaccinated. They had more…