Thomas v. State

Hall, Justice.

Susan Thomas appeals her conviction and life sentence for the murder of Fred Edwards. We affirm.

The state’s evidence tended to show that on the night in question Susan Thomas and the victim, with whom she lived, argued in the yard of their home loudly enough to attract attention next door at his mother’s house. The argument concerned Thomas’ sister Spike. Thomas wanted to invite Spike to spend the night with them, and the victim opposed the plan. Spike was present and witnessed much of the argument, which went on for hours, as the participants drifted indoors and outdoors. Spike…