James Michael Jenkins v. State of Mississippi

JAMES, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. A Calhoun County jury found James Michael Jenkins guilty of burglary of a dwelling in violation of Mississippi Code Annotated section 97-17-23 (Rev.2014). Jenkins appeals from his conviction arguing that the verdict was against the overwhelming weight of the evidence. Finding no error, we affirm. ■

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶2. On February 3, 2014, Brian and Stephanie Murphree’s house in Vardaman, Mississippi, was burglarized. Several items were taken from the house, including a 12-gauge shotgun, a ,22-caliber rifle, jewelry, a laptop, an electronic gaming…