State v. Johnson

Harwell, Justice:

Appellant Anthony Jackson was tried and convicted on March 7-9, 1988 for the murder of his estranged wife. This appeal follows.

DISCUSSION

On September 5, 1987, the partially clad body of appellant’s wife was found in a wooded area near Fort Jackson. The victim died from aspiration of her own vomit, which was caused by a blow to the head. Appellant was found guilty of the murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.

On appeal, appellant argues that the court erred in allowing the prosecution to introduce two family court orders. The first order, dated March 6, 1987, admitted over…