Blankenship v. Commonwealth

Gladys Blankenship was indicted for the murder of her husband, Drewey Blankenship, tried by a jury, and convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Her punishment was fixed at one year in the penitentiary.

These are the pertinent facts and circumstances attendant upon the homicide.

Mrs. Blankenship, 38 years of age, was married to the deceased about 16 years before his death. They had lived together since their marriage and seven children, ranging in age to 15 years, had been born to them. In the moiith following his death, she gave birth to an eighth child.

In response to calls from the children of…