Powell v. State

Thompson, Justice.

Defendant Mark W Powell was convicted of the malice murder of his wife, Bridgett Powell. He appeals, asserting, inter alia, the trial court erred in excluding evidence demonstrating that his wife previously engaged in extramarital affairs. Finding no error, we affirm.

Defendant and his wife attended a Halloween party with friends. Defendant, who was obviously intoxicated, tried to pick a fight with several partygoers. Later that night, defendant’s neighbors called 911 to report that a man was beating a woman outside. When police arrived they found the victim’s body. She was…