WHITHAM, Justice.
This is an appeal from a conviction for murder. Punishment was assessed at life imprisonment. Because we agree that appellant's two confessions were obtained in violation of his constitutional rights, we reverse.
Appellant and two companions were arrested on August 14, 1979 in Tonopah, Nevada for a murder in Dallas. Members of the Dallas police force flew to Nevada and transported the three suspects to Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 15. In...
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