People v. Pruitt

A jury found the defendant, David B. Pruitt, guilty of murder. The trial court sentenced him to a term of 30 years’ imprisonment. He appeals, presenting seven issues for review: (1) whether the evidence was sufficient to support a verdict of guilty beyond a reasonable doubt for the offense of murder; (2) whether, if the defendant was responsible for the death of the decedent, his conduct constituted only voluntary manslaughter; (3) whether the court erred in allowing testimony in violation of the marital communication privilege regarding a statement allegedly made by the defendant to his…