Simpson v. State

The offense is murder; punishment fixed at confinement in the penitentiary for a period of seven years.

Appellant’s theory, coming from his own testimony is this: George Simpson, appellant’s brother, and Ed Harris, a brother of the deceased, Mack Harris, were engaged in a game, and the appellant was similarly engaged with other parties a few feet distant. His attention was first attracted by loud curse words, and some one said: “I will cut your throat.” A shot was immediately fired. Upon .going to the scene and approaching his brother, he saw him on the ground. Both Ed Harris and Mack Harris…