Giles v. State

Weltner, Justice.

A jury found that Charlie Giles shot and killed his brother, Luther Giles, Jr. with a shotgun. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.

1. Giles challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to sustain his conviction.

Charlie and Luther Giles lived together. On the day in question, they had watched television, prepared supper and consumed liquor together. That evening, they argued about an electric bill. Neighbors heard Luther Giles exclaim, “I foot the bills,” then heard a shot. Neighbors and relatives found the front screen door to the Giles residence…