Robert Earl Ransom, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Court affirmed the robbery conviction, holding that evidence of an extraneous robbery was admissible both to address the contested issue of identity and to rebut the defendant's alibi because the offenses shared common distinguishing characteristics. Justice Roberts dissented, arguing the majority’s approach overly broadens admissibility, while Judge Morris On concurred with the affirmation.