State v. McDonald

PLEICONES, Justice:

Appellant Danny McDonald (“Defendant”) appeals his convictions of murder and attempted armed robbery in the death of Brock Hawkins. We reverse and remand.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Brock Hawkins(“Victim”) and Olar Thorson (“Thorson”) entered a residential area of Hartsville after dark on February 2, 1995. Thorson, who drove the vehicle, stopped alongside a group of men and asked directions to “Mitch’s” house. According to Thorson’s testimony, Defendant pointed to a residence a short distance up the street. Victim got out of the car and walked to the house, returning moments later…