On February 20, 1973, appellant and a co-defendant, Jones, entered a jewelry store in San Antonio, and at gun point took from Elfriede Rhodes diamonds of the approximate value of between $70,000 and $80,000.
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According to appellant,[3] "shopping" entailed finding a "wetback"[4] after the bars closed, offering him a ride, taking him to a deserted location, beating him, and stealing his money and jewelry. Appellant told Solomon Escamilla[5] and Brandy Riha[6] that he was going shopping in Rosenberg with Walter, Arthur, and Dedrick.[7]
After the court assessed the enhanced punishment at life, Carter gave notice of appeal. The sufficiency of the evidence is not challenged. On February 20, 1973, appellant and a co-defendant, Jones, [1] entered a jewelry store in San Antonio, and at gun point took from Elfriede Rhodes diamonds of the approximate value of between $70,000 and $80,000.
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