State v. Broaddus

Roshamel Broaddus appeals his convictions for murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime. He argues the trial judge erred in admitting evidence of drug use and drug dealing as res gestae of the crimes. 1 We affirm. 2

FACTS

During the early morning hours of August 7, 1999, the body of David Christopher Briggs was found in a vacant lot in Florence. The victim had multiple gunshot wounds. Although neighbors heard gunshots during the night, no one witnessed the shooting. An autopsy later revealed the victim had been shot at least seventeen times, which caused him to…