Redd v. State

MORROW, Presiding Judge.

Burglary is the offense, punishment fixed at confinement in the penitentiary for a period of five years.

The indictment charged the burglary of a private residence at night. Appellant and one Jones (two negro boys) representing themselves as twin brothers under the name of Hollis, became boarders in the house of Mollie Williams. Maggie Elder, who lived nearby, owned a musical instrument. The two boys called at the house of Maggie Elder in the afternoon and heard music upon the instrument, after which they departed. Maggie Elder went to church about 5:30 in the afternoon…