HILL, Chief Justice.
Floyd Gene Hatcher was indicted, tried and convicted for the murder by drowning of his stepfather, Charles Mercer. He received a life sentence and appeals.
Evidence was presented at trial that the defendant and the victim were together on the afternoon of October 12, 1982, and that the two were drinking and arguing. Several witnesses saw the defendant beat the victim about the face and head. The defendant's sister and her husband testified...
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