State v. Muhammad

SMITH, Judge.

Defendant appeals from his conviction by a jury of second degree murder and the sentence of twenty years based upon the jury’s recommendation. We affirm.

The victim, Torrell Cannamore, was the fifteen year old neighbor of defendant who was forty-eight years old. On the day of the killing Torrell had an argument with defendant’s son, Rassoull, then twelve. Torrell accused Rassoull of having reported to a school bus driver that Torrell had thrown a brick at the bus. Torrell followed Rassoull home kicking him on the heels as he walked. Shortly thereafter Rassoull was transported by a…