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SIMS v. STATE

33982.

242 Ga. 256 (1978)

248 S.E.2d 651

SIMS v. THE STATE.

Supreme Court of Georgia.

Decided September 27, 1978.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

H. G. Bozeman, for appellant.

Beverly B. Hayes, District Attorney, Arthur K. Bolton, Attorney General, for appellee.

BOWLES, Justice.

Lillie May Sims was tried and convicted for the murder of Iris Mildred Hooks and received a life sentence. She appeals following the denial of her motion for new trial. We affirm.

The evidence for the state showed that on the night of June 13, 1977, someone knocked on the door of the residence of Mr. July Taylor and the victim, Iris Mildred Hooks. Mr. Taylor, who was sleeping in a room near the entrance...

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