TRAYNOR, J.
This appeal is from a judgment imposing the death penalty following defendant's conviction of first degree murder.
The following facts are undisputed: On September 9, 1952, defendant came to Santa Rosa from his mother's and stepfather's home a short distance out of town. He arrived before noon and spent most of the afternoon in the Lido Bar drinking beer and talking to the bartender and other patrons. About 5 p.m. he left the bar and went to Mr...
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