Kirkland-Williams v. State

LaROSE, Chief Judge.

Damarcus J. Kirkland-Williams challenges his judgment and sentences for first-degree felony murder while engaged in aggravated child abuse (count 1), and aggravated child abuse (count 2). We have jurisdiction. See Fla. R. App. P. 9.140(b)(1)(A), (F). We affirm Mr. Williams’ judgment and sentences in all respects. We write to address his argument that the trial court erred in admitting Williams 1 rule evidence.

Factual Background

Mr. Williams had been watching his girlfriend’s thirteen-month-old son, E.M., for most of the day on May 18, 2011. Early on May 19, E.M. died. He…