Ex Parte Ousley

Affidavit was made before M. M. Fountain, judge of probate of Monroe county, charging petitioner with the murder of Cal Casey. The judge of probate issued his warrant of arrest, and defendant was brought before said judge, who proceeded to examine into the cause, to ascertain (1) if the crime charged had been committed; (2) if there was probable cause for believing that defendant was guilty; (3) if defendant should be discharged; (4) admitted to bail, or committed to jail without bail to await the action of the grand jury. Proceedings were had in conformity to the statute, the evidence was…