Wright v. State

Benham, Justice.

Appellant Christopher Wright appeals his conviction for malice murder, felony murder, and cruelty to children arising from the death of his stepdaughter, five-year-old India Barrow. At trial, it was shown that on the night of February 9, 2004, the mother left the victim and her infant half-brother in the care of appellant. Appellant made statements to police that he tried to feed the victim dinner, but she spit up her food and so he “popped” her twice. At trial, appellant further testified that after he “popped” the victim, he shook her and, while shaking her, her head hit the…