State v. Fletcher

BRANCH, Justice.

Appeal of Wesley St. Arnold

Defendant St. Arnold contends that the trial court erred in admitting, over his objection, the custodial statement made by him to Myers while in a police officer’s presence.

Major Kirkman of the Thomasville Police force, accompanied Myers to St. Arnold’s cell about 7:00 p.m. on 28 February 1970. At that time the record shows that the following conversation occurred between Myers and St. Arnold:

“Q. Describe in your own words the conversation that took place between you and St. Arnold.

Mr. Grimes and Mr. Steed: Objection.

Objection Overruled as to St.…