The People v. Putnam

This case is here on writ of error to the circuit court of Macon County.

Plaintiff in error, Fred H. Putnam, was indicted for the murder of one Dalton Rice in Macon County, February 10, 1947. The crime was alleged to have been committed on January 4, 1947. On February 13, 1947, plaintiff in error was furnished a copy of the indictment and on the following day he appeared in open court, accompanied by counsel of his own choosing, and filed a motion to quash, which was overruled, whereupon he entered a plea of not guilty. On February 28, 1947, he again appeared with counsel and moved to withdraw…