Burton v. State

The instant coram nobis petition was filed in the Walker Circuit Court August 22, 1962. The State filed an opposing motion. Then, on January 11, 1963, Hon. Roy Mayhall set the matter for hearing February 18, 1963.

On page 97 of the record we find:

“In regard to requested witness Ralph Keene, the petitioner reported to the Court that Keene had told him some one else had told him (Keene) certain information about the case indicating the Martins put the blame on Burton in return for the promise from someone-Mmknown to the petitioner, promising them probation. Attorneys for the respondent contended…