Scruggs v. State

Thompson, Chief Justice.

Appellant Phillip Scruggs was convicted of malice murder and other crimes in connection with the torching and burning of his longtime girlfriend, Elisa Davenport. He appeals, asserting, inter alia, the trial court erred in admitting similar transaction evidence. Finding no error, we affirm.

1. Appellant and the victim lived together in an apartment. Neighbors could hear them fight with one another almost every day. On the day in question, appellant poured a medium petroleum distillate on the victim and set her on fire because he believed she was “cheating” on him. He…