Prather v. State

Adams, Judge.

After a jury trial, Sean Prather was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and possession of a sawed-off shotgun. He now appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion for new trial.

Viewed in the light most favorable to the jury’s verdict, the evidence showed that Prather and the victim, Keith Hampton, frequented a house on Murray Street in Newnan. Tensions arose between the two men when they argued over a videogame and allegations of stealing. On the night of March 23, 2001, Prather threatened to kill Hampton. The next…