Jackson v. State

Hunstein, Chief Justice.

Joshua Jackson was convicted of malice murder in connection with the beating death of Okedas McClure. Jackson contends that there was insufficient evidence to support a murder conviction and the trial court improperly admitted similar transaction evidence. Because the evidence was sufficient and the trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting the similar transaction evidence, we affirm.

1. The evidence presented at trial shows that Jackson received a counterfeit $20 bill from McClure for drugs. A neighbor in the Bankhead Court apartments observed Jackson on…