Graham v. People

Mr. Justice Butler,

sitting for Mr. Chiee Justice Adams, delivered the opinion of the court.

Charles Eliga (Elijah) Graham was charged with the murder of Vina Glazier. He was found guilty of murder of the first degree and was sentenced to death. He seeks a reversal of the sentence.

The defendant being unable to employ an attorney, having no funds or property, the court appointed William Weiser, a member of the bar, to represent him. Hpon arraignment, the defendant, by his attorney, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity at the time of the alleged commission of the crime and since. There upon…