Martinez v. People

Plaintiff in error was found guilty of murder in the second degree, and brings the cause here for review. There *348is but one question to be determined, and that is whether the evidence, which is entirely circumstantial, is sufficient to fairly establish guilt, under the rule governing criminal trials.

Defendant and the murdered man occupied adjoining homesteads in the southern part of the State. Deceased, an American, was unmarried, and lived alone. Defendant, who, is a Mexican, lived with his wife and family about half a mile from the deceased. The locality of the homicide is sparsely settled,…