Davis v. State

Benham, Chief Justice.

Appellant Donna Jean Davis was found guilty of felony murder in connection with the stabbing death of Danny Reid, her fiance’s brother.1

1. The State presented evidence that appellant and her four children shared a Cobb County mobile home with Darryl Reid, appellant’s fiance at the time of the homicide, and Darryl’s brother, Danny, whose polio required him to use crutches. On the day of the fatal stabbing, Darryl, who worked nights, brought a colleague home from work, over appellant’s objection. Darryl and his guest spent the day drinking beer and talking in the mobile…