Decker v. State

Carleton Harris, Chief Justice.

William Eugene Decker was charged with first degree murder, the Information alleging that appellant murdered his wife, Nettie Jean Decker, on September 7, 1960. On trial, Decker was convicted of second degree murder, and sentenced to ten years imprisonment. From the judgment so entered, comes this appeal. In urging a reversal, appellant relies upon four points, which we proceed to discuss, though not in the order listed in appellant’s brief. It is contended that the evidence was not sufficient to sustain a conviction of second degree murder, but we do not agree.…