Walton v. State

The appellant, Bishop Walton, was jointly indicted with Bessie McKennie by the grand jury of Panola county for the murder of Sammie Walton, deceased wife of the appellant. Upon motion of Bessie McKennie, a severance was granted. Gif a separate trial, appellant was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced by the court to serve a term of five years in the state penitentiary, from which judgment he appeals to this court.

The facts deemed necessary to an understanding of this case are as follows:

The appellant and Bessie McKennie were charged with murder — the killing of Sammie Walton, the deceased…