Supreme Court of Missouri October 4, 1943, No. 38535. (State v. Talbert)

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BOHLING, C.

William Edward Talbert was found guilty of the murder, in the first degree, of Martin Twillmann. The jury were unable to agree on the punishment and the court assessed the death penalty.

We briefly state the essential facts. Appellant and three other negro boys — Leo Lyles, Arthur L.