State v. Thrasher

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Herd, J.:

This is an appeal from a conviction for second degree murder. On February 2, 1982, Marsha Thrasher left for her job at a local restaurant at approximately 4:15 p.m. Her husband, Richard Thrasher, Sr., remained at home with the three children, Gregory Martin, age 4, William Martin, age 2, and Richard Thrasher II, 5 months. While Marsha was at work, Richard called at approximately 5:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. During these calls Richard sought assurance that Marsha still loved him. During the final call he told her they might have to make…