Frank J. Cabello, Sr. v. State of Mississippi

On December 23, 1982, Hoyt Horn found Vernon Gurley, a 72 year old used car dealer, dead in Gurleys trailer office in Corinth, Mississippi. Gurley was" hog-tied, "bound by rope and according to Horn taped" solid all over his nose and all around his mouth and face. "Horn removed the tape from Gurleys mouth and attempted to revive him; failing in this he called the police.