Williams v. State

DAVIDSON, Judge.

Murder is the offense, with punishment assessed at six years in the penitentiary.

The undisputed evidence, as shown by appellant’s written confession, which was placed in evidence by the state, and also by his testimony supported by the physical facts, show that appellant killed deceased when he found him and his (appellant’s) *243wife in the bedroom of his home in bed together, each nude and in each other’s embrace.

Art. 1220, P.C., has been a part of the statute law of this state throughout the years. It reads as follows:

“Adultery as justification:

“Homicide is justifiable when…