State v. Warden

CRIST, Judge.

Defendant was convicted by a jury of first degree murder and his punishment assessed at life imprisonment. We affirm.

Defendant’s conviction stemmed from the contract slaying of his brother at defendant’s behest. In furtherance of his goal, defendant enlisted the employ of Norvel “Butch” Cadwallader and James Hudson. The three met at defendant’s apartment and there discussed terms. Defendant declared that it was worth $500.00 to him to have his brother shot and laid the money on a table. Hudson expressed his willingness to do the actual shooting and Cadwallader pocketed the money.…