Flores v. State

HAWKINS, Presiding Judge.

Conviction is for the murder of Paul Gibson, punishment assessed at death.

Deceased was known, and frequently referred to in the testimony as Blue Gibson. About five o’clock p. m. on February 6, 1947, appellant went to the Highway Cafe which was operated by Mr. W. A. Walker, assisted by his wife, Mrs. Beulah Walker. Employees of the cafe present at the time were Geneva Garcia (sometimes called Beva) and her two sisters, Josephine Cuellar and Mamie Barrentos. Verna Mae Young also worked at the cafe.

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