McIlwain v. State

Carley, Justice.

After a jury trial, appellant was found guilty of felony murder, the underlying felony being aggravated assault, and she was sentenced to life imprisonment. She was also found guilty of theft by taking and given a concurrent sentence of ten years. Her motion for new trial was denied and she appeals.

1. Although appellant does not enumerate the general grounds, we have reviewed the evidence. The victim’s body was never found, but appellant’s confession, along with other evidence such as the condition of the crime scene and the testimony of the medical examiner, was sufficient to…