People v. Grafft

Defendant were jointly charged by information with murder, tried together, and convicted of murder in the second degree. Defendant Grafft appeals from the judgment, and defendant Dunn from the judgment and order denying his motion for a new trial. Grafft bases his appeal upon the insufficiency of the evidence and alleged errors of law. Dunn seeks reversal solely upon the ground that his confession, introduced against him, was procured through inducement and intimidation.

Chow Wing Hop, known as Wing Hop, kept a grocery-store at Coalinga, Fresno County. Near the store was a blacksmith-shop and…