State v. Malone

BOHLING, Commissioner.

Clifford Pickett Malone appeals from a judgment imposing a sentence of life imprisonment for the murder, in the first degree, of Willie Stewart. Appellant’s contentions (there being twenty-seven main points in his brief, some with several subdivisions) will be developed in the opinion.

Fred T. Stewart, of Fresno, California was visiting Willie Stewart, his brother, at 2605 Lucas avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, in October, 1954. Three steps lead from the sidewalk into the yard at 2605 Lucas and then there is a small walk, about 10 or 12 feet long, leading to four steps to the…