State v. Nolan

Neil E. Nolan was adjudged guilty of manslaughter for the killing of Alva N. Mead, a policeman, and his punishment fixed at eight years imprisonment. He appeals. His contention the State failed to make a case calls for the facts.

Officers Mead, Blessing and McCullough of the St. Joseph, Missouri, Police Department went on duty at midnight March 18, 1944, and were cruising in a squad car. The B. M. Tavern in said city was burglarized between 1:30 and 2:00 A.M. of said night. This was broadcast over the police radio to all squad cars about 2:00 A.M., and advised of the burglary and of the…