Orr v. State

HAWKINS, Judge.

Conviction is for murder, punishment having been assessed at ten years in the penitentiary.

The general statement of the case is taken substantially from the brief of appellant’s attorney. Prior to August 24, 1932, Bob Lamar resided alone in a four-room house. About August 24 Sam Harrison and Clarence (Slim) Echols (deceased), made arrangements with Lamar to occupy the house with him. On the night of August 24 Orr, (appellant), and Sam Hackett were visitors at Lamar’s house. Shortly after their arrival, and while Orr was in Lamar’s bedroom, a dispute arose between Hackett and…