Clark v. State

Marshall, Presiding Justice.

The appellant, Jackie D. Clark, was convicted of the murder of his wife, Martha E. Clark, a/k/a Beth Clark. He was sentenced to life imprisonment. He appeals. We affirm.

The evidence showed that the appellant and the victim had been married for approximately two months at the time of the victim’s death, and they lived in Chickamauga, Georgia. The victim worked as a dancer and waitress at the Night Haven Lounge, and the appellant, who was unemployed, had previously worked as a professional wrestler and body guard. The couple had marital difficulties.

During the…