STEWART, Chief Justice.
Hassie Cane Martin, appellant herein, was jointly indicted with Willie Gaines Smith by the Fayette County grand jury for the wilful murder of Olin Alexander. They were tried separately. Both were convicted and received the death sentence. Reversal is urged on these grounds:
(1) Appellant, a negro, was denied equal protection of the laws because only three
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