Steel v. State

Appellant’s conviction was for the murder of Burton Wiggins, his punishment being assessed at confinement in the state penitentiary for a term of 99 years.

The killing of deceased by appellant was not controverted, but he sought to justify on the ground of self-defense. The homicide took place at the residence of E. Wiggins, the father of the deceased. The son, Burton Wiggins, and his wife also resided there. All of the parties were negroes. Appellant and some others who were witnesses went to the home of E. Wigggins for the purpose of gambling. The deceased was not one of the party, but was…