Swanson v. State

OPINION

DARDEN, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Darryn A. Swanson appeals his conviction by jury of murder. We affirm.

ISSUES

I. Whether the trial court abused its discretion in admitting evidence that Swanson had slapped a woman and fired two shots in the ceiling before killing the victim.

II. Whether there was sufficient evidence to support Swanson's conviction.

FACTS

On December 31, 1998, Michelle Cousette and her brother, Rodney Harris, had a party at Cousette's house on Brookfield Street in South Bend. Darryn Swanson was a guest at the party. Several people at the party, including Harris and…