Pouncey v. State

It is disclosed by the undisputed evidence in this case that this appellant, Jesse Pouncey, killed Love Nevels, a woman, by shooting her with a pistol. For this act, he was indicted and charged with the offense of murder in the second degree. Upon arraignment, the defendant pleaded “not guilty.” He relied upon self-defense.

The evidence discloses that the deceased was a single woman, and was the mother of several small children. It was also shown without dispute that for several years illicit relations had existed between the deceased and defendant, and there was evidence tending to show that…