Spivey v. State

Jordan, Justice.

Ronald Keith Spivey was convicted for armed robbery and the murder of Charles McCook. He was sentenced to 20 years for armed robbery and life imprisonment for murder. His motion for new trial was overruled and he appeals.

The state’s evidence as related by eyewitnesses and the appellant’s testimony shows that appellant became involved in an argument with the victim over a pool game bet. The victim picked up a triangular pool rack and started toward the appellant, at which time appellant pulled his pistol and saying "you are going to die,” shot the victim in the chest. After he…