People v. Welsh

Opinion by

Judge VOGT.

Defendant, Claire Christine Welsh, appeals the judgment of conviction entered on a jury verdict finding her guilty of first degree mur der. The People cross-appeal, challenging two rulings made by the trial court. We affirm the judgment, dismiss the cross-appeal as to one ruling, and approve the second ruling.

Defendant shot and killed her boyfriend after he attempted to end their relationship. She was charged with first degree murder and pled not guilty by reason of insanity. Her conviction was reversed on appeal. People v. Welsh, 58 P.3d 1065 (Colo.App.2002), aff'd, 80…