Brown v. State

Thompson, Justice.

Glenda Sue Brown and Christie Lynn Crider (“Christie”) were charged in separate but identical 18-count indictments with the murder of Christie’s father, Harold Crider (“Mr. Crider”), aggravated assault on Christie’s mother, Judy Crider (‘Mrs. Crider”), as well as armed robbery and numerous other offenses. Christie entered into a negotiated plea agreement in exchange for the State’s concession not to pursue the death penalty against her. She was sentenced to life without possibility of parole, and she testified against Brown at trial.

Brown was found guilty as charged. On…