Washington v. State

Clarke, Justice.

George Washington was tried and convicted of the murder of Alexander Walker. He was sentenced to life imprisonment and now appeals. Reversal is sought on the grounds that the trial court erred in failing to give requested charges on accident, involuntary manslaughter, and voluntary manslaughter.

The evidence showed that Washington and the victim had known each other for some time. Washington’s son was married to the victim’s sister. A few days before the shooting in this case, Washington’s son had been severely cut in the neck by the victim during an altercation over a cooler.

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