State v. Thomas

Moss, Chief Justice:

McKinley Mack Thomas, the appellant herein, along with Theodore Byrd and Dennis Wilson, was indicted by the grand jury of Kershaw County and charged with the crimes of murder, assault and battery with intent to kill, two counts of armed robbery, grand larceny, breaking and entering a motor vehicle with intent to steal and unlawful possession of a pistol. A change of venue was granted from Kershaw County to Richland County. Theodore Byrd entered a plea of guilty to all charges and was duly sentenced. Thereafter, the appellant and Dennis Wilson pled not guilty and were tried…