Wilkerson v. State

Lumpkin, Justice.

1. The tragedy disclosed by the record in this case is, in every way, deplorable. It presents a singularly striking instance of human death and misery resulting from human misconduct. The trial of such a case imposes upon the parties concerned on both sides, the witnesses, the jurors, the counsel and the courts, the performance of the most painful duties. We deeply regret the necessity which requires us to deal with questions of the kind now before us; but we shall not shrink from plainly laying down the law as we understand it to be after anxious and careful examination. The…