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: At approximately 2 p.m. on July 6, 1954, defendant was drinking beer in a bar, the Black Cat Cafe, in the town of Stratford. Shortly thereafter William Tuttle came into the bar wearing a distinctive black hat. He and defendant engaged in conversation. At that time defendant had no money and Tuttle...
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