State v. Walter Hines
Order:
Supreme Court Case Name:
State v. Walter Hines
Case Date:
1931
Court Origin:
Circuit - Criminal
Cause/Crime:
Assault with Intent to Kill
Database - TN Research:
County:
- Hamilton
Division:
East
Number of Pages:
102
Notes / Description:
Hines found guilty of assault w/intent to commit 2nd degree murder of M. McGrill, using blunt instrument; sentenced to 5 yrs in penitentiary. McGrill assaulted & robbed in morning at his grocery store at 23rd & Chestnut in Chattanooga. Assault occurred as he stooped down to get dime's worth of tomatoes colored man named Bow-wow had requested, left him unconscious 2-3 wks. Bow-wow identified as Def. Hines. Primarily, case questions whether McGrill properly identified Hines. McGrill also spelled Magrill.