Evans v. State

Gregory, Justice.

The appellant, Henry Lee Evans, was indicted in Muscogee County for the murder of John Frederick Holloway and for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He entered a guilty plea as to the possession charge. Following a trial by jury, appellant was found guilty of murder and received a life sentence.

The State presented evidence at trial which showed the following: The appellant was the operator of the B & W Game Room on Cusseta Road in Columbus, Georgia. During the evening of December 13, 1982, approximately three customers were present in the game room. At…