Williams v. State

OPINION

ODOM, Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for murder with malice. The punishment was assessed by the jury at 50 years.

The evidence shows that on the evening in question, May 22, 1967, several persons were at appellant’s apartment in Dallas, Texas. Among those present were: Pleze James Williams, the appellant; Rosie Mae Daniels, the deceased; Vera Franklin; and Gerald Washington.

Vera Franklin testified that she and Gerald Washington went to a bedroom and sat on the bed talking for about 30 minutes, then she went to the bathroom and opened the door to go in. As she opened the door,…