Freeman v. State

OPINION

RICK STRANGE, Justice.

The jury convicted Corey Sharod Freeman of murder and assessed his punishment at fifteen years confinement and a $5,000 fine. We affirm.

I. Background Facts

In the early morning hours of February 16, 2002, Steve Fields (Red) was fatally shot three times at the Aspen Chase apartment complex. During the ensuing investigation, the police received a call from Red’s common-law wife. She gave them Priscilla Brewer’s name and phone number. Detective Randy Edward Loboda contacted Brewer and arranged a meeting. He showed her six pictures, including a picture of Freeman.…