People v. Ecarius

The respondent was convicted of murder in the first degree, and sentenced to the State prison for life. Two motions for a new trial were made before the circuit judge, both of which were overruled. The case is brought here by writ of error. Incorporated in the bill of exceptions are the affidavits and counter affidavits used in the motions for a new trial. The zeal of counsel on both sides has led them to make statements in their briefs not justified by the record.

In December last, Louis Buehler was employed in a factory near the river in the southwestern part of Saginaw. His home was reached…