Watson v. State

Patricia Ann Watson was indicted for murder, in violation of § 13A-6-2(a)(2), Code of Alabama 1975. The jury found the appellant "guilty as charged in the indictment," and she was sentenced to life imprisonment in the penitentiary.

The facts of this case involve the death of a twelve year old boy, Christopher Michael Winget, who was killed when he was struck by an automobile driven by this appellant.

Prior to the victim's death, the appellant, who had a history of mental problems, attended the Achievement Center in Opelika, Alabama. The Achievement Center is a vocation development program for…