Carraway v. State

MILLER, Justice.

This appeal arises from a conviction for capital murder. The trial court assessed punishment and sentenced appellant to life imprisonment in the Texas Department of Corrections. We affirm.

On September 3, 1980, the dead body of Ms. Sallie Battle was found in her house. An investigation revealed Ms. Battle died as a result of multiple stab wounds by a kitchen knife. The investigation also revealed the house had been broken into and a television, a pistol and some money had been stolen. A single fingerprint was recovered from the house which matched that of appellant. Appellant…