Ross v. State

The state introduced in evidence what it claimed was a written confession made by the appellant to T. W. Leonard.

Here is what the witness Leonard testified relative to appellant’s identification as the maker and signer of the confession:

(“Q. Captain Leonard, did you observe the B. W. Ross from whom that statement was taken sign that statement?) A. Yes sir.

(“Q. Officer Leonard, can you swear that this is the man, that this is the B. W. Ross that you took into custody out there on Highway 73 that night of the accident?) A. No sir, I can’t.

(“Q. Can you swear this is the B. W. Ross that gave you…