Watkins v. State

Benham, Presiding Justice.

Appellant was convicted of malice murder in connection with the death of Cedric Wynn. Appellant admitted that he fired the shotgun blast of birdshot that struck and killed the victim at a Swainsboro carwash, but contended he did so in fear of the victim. The State presented evidence that appellant, while riding with friends, spotted the victim in the carwash and had the driver of his vehicle turn around and enter the carwash parking area. Appellant, armed with the shotgun, then exited the car and approached the victim, who raised his arms in the air and turned away…