Wilson v. State

Quillian, Presiding Judge.

Indicted for murder, defendant appeals her conviction for the voluntary manslaughter of her ex-husband. Held:

1. Error is enumerated because the defendant’s character was put in issue by the prosecution questioning her concerning her being jealous of the victim, difficulty with another woman concerning the victim, and threatening to kill the victim and his whole family because of the victim divorcing her.

“[E]vidence showing intent, motive, plan, scheme and bent of mind is admissible although such evidence may also place in issue the character of the defendant.” Causey…