Ellis v. State

The accused was indicted for the offense of murder. He made a motion for change of venue, on the ground that he could not obtain an impartial jury in Laurens County (wherein the offense charged was alleged to have been committed); and also on the ground *111that if acquitted of such offense, or if convicted of a lesser crime, he would he in danger of mob violence. Upon the hearing of the motion the evidence introduced amply authorized the judge to find that a fair and impartial jury could be had by the accused in Laurens County, and that there was no probability or danger of mob violence. It…