Willingham v. State

BENHAM, Justice.

Marko A. Willingham appeals from his convictions for felony murder and aggravated assault arising from an attempted armed robbery and the shooting death of Willie Jackson. The evidence at trial showed Willingham tried to recruit his friend Norris Belcher to participate in an armed robbery, then successfully recruited his sister Shedreka to participate in the crime. The target of the robbery was a house from which Jackson and his companion sold cigarettes, cigars, soft drinks, and snacks. As planned, Willingham’s sister entered the house and made a purchase. As she began to…