Hulen v. State

BEAUCHAMP, Judge.

Appellant was convicted for the murder of his wife, Mabel Rachel Hulen. The jury fixed the penalty at death.

While the statement of facts brought forward in the record is lengthy, the pertinent evidence found in this record is quite brief. Appellant did not take the stand to testify in his own behalf. We find in the record a confession, in due form of law signed by him, admitting the killing and stating to some extent the details thereof. There is no denial that this was signed by him but the contention is that it was secured by undue pressure which resulted in breaking down…