Bassinger v. State

The defendant was convicted of the first degree murder of William George and sentenced to life imprisonment. He appeals.

For the most part the facts are not in serious dispute. That the deceased was murdered is not questioned. The dispute comes as to whether or not the defendant committed the crime.

William George and his wife lived in what is described as a “shack” near the river front in Nebraska City. This building had willow poles for its' framework, covered with burlap on the sides near the ground, wire screen above that and a tar paper roof. Cooking in good weather was done *95outside. In…