Ford v. State

OPINION

ROBERTS, Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for murder with malice. Trial was before a jury which assessed the death penalty.

In his brief, appellant asserts five grounds of error. We shall consider his fourth ground first. In his fourth ground of error, appellant contends that the trial court erred in admitting evidence of an extraneous offense. A brief summary of the evidence is needed before this ground can be discussed on its merits.

Charles P. Glasse, Jr., testified that on May 26, 1969, he was employed with his father, K. P. Glasse, in a family owned chemical business in the…