Wells

In an information filed by the District Attorney of San Bernardino County, the appellant Wells was charged with the murder of three persons. He entered pleas of not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity. Following the trial on the general issue, the jury returned a verdict on each count, finding appellant guilty of murder of the first degree without recommendation. He thereupon withdrew his insanity plea. Judgment was entered imposing the death penalty on each of the three counts and motion for new trial was denied. This appeal from the judgment and order is an automatic one under section 1239 of the Penal' Code.

No brief has been filed on behalf , of appellant. We have nevertheless examined the entire record and find substantial evidence of appellant’s guilt.

Wells, approximately 31 years old,' had been living for several months with Ms half-sister, aged 20, in an illict relationship. She testified that appellant frequently threatened to kill anyone who might attempt to interfere with their relationship, and made such threats to his brother, Raymond, aged 25. Appellant’s employer testified that appellant confided that his brother and sister-in-law “were endeavoring to…