State v. Rideau

Citations

• 116 La. 245
• 40 So. 691
• 1906 La. LEXIS 493

Syllabus

<p>1. Homicide — Evidence — Threats by Deceased.</p> <p>The deceased attempted to kill the accused, and anouneed his purpose to kill him. The next morning early, he not having been seen or heard from in the meantime, he entered the sleeping room of accused, when accused shot and killed him as he entered, without a word from either party. Held, that proof of the events of the preceding day and of the threats, and also of the dangerous and determined character of the deceased was admissible for showing the motive with which deceased was entering the room. Facts necessary to be known to explain a relevant fact, or which support an inference raised by such fact, are admissible.</p> <p>[Ed. Note.—For cases in point, see vol. 26, Gent. Dig. Homicide, §§ 391, 399-403.]</p> <p>2. Criminal Law—Remarks oe Juror.</p> <p>A mere inferential remark of a juror, in presence of other jurors, not ground for setting aside verdict.</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court.)</p>