Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas January 27, 1943, No. 22362 (Pierson v. State)

lead-opinion

DAVIDSON, Judge.

For the murder of Thomas Joseph Vittrup, the appellant has been found guilty and his punishment assessed at death.

The deceased was employed as “special officer” (sometimes referred to as “a bouncer”) at a beer tavern situated near the city of Dallas. Appellant’s wife was a waitress at the tavern.