Felder v. State

Thompson, Justice.

J. T. Felder was convicted of malice murder and possession of a knife while in the commission of a felony, in connection with the stabbing death of Sammy Watkins. On appeal from the denial of his motion for new trial, Felder challenges several evidentiary rulings of the trial court. Finding no error, we affirm.

On the day in question, an argument ensued between Felder and Jennifer Harris at the site of a neighborhood barbeque. Felder left the area and entered a friend’s home where he picked up some chicken for the cookout, as well as a large butcher knife, both of which he…