London v. State

June 8,1941, “Chick” Collier and “Whitey” Guthrie robbed Norwood Hedge of approximately $500 and valuable jewelry. Hedge, who occupied an upstairs apartment in Blytheville with his wife, was forced at pistol-point to surrender his property. The house was searched.for additional money, Guthrie and Collier having been told that Hedge (operator of a drinking place known as “Sailors’ Bar”) ordinarily carried $14,000 in a money belt.

When apprehended, Guthrie and Collier confessed and subsequently entered pleas of guilty. Appellant was also charged with the crime, but denied complicity. He appeals…