Compton v. Commonwealth

Opinion op the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner

Affirming.

Wilmer Compton appeals from a judgment sentencing him to 21 years’ imprisonment for the killing of Ms wife’s nephew, Dick Harrison, at a roadhouse called “Shady Rest,” on Sunday evening, September 13, 1936. The only ground relied upon for reversal is .the overruling of the defendant’s motion for a directed verdict of acquittal.

About 7 o’clock that evening Compton went into Shoe String Alley at Glasgow for Lillian Pedigo, a 14 year old girl, who left with him. He was drinking, if not drunk, and admits having one pistol. Several witnesses…