Reed v. State

Hines, Justice.

Jimmy Lee Reed appeals his conviction for malice murder in connection with the fatal beating of Clifford Jackson. We affirm.

The evidence, considered in a light most favorable to the verdict, disclosed that on November 16, 1994, Reed was playing cards and gambling at a clubhouse with the owner and victim’s brother, Eugene Jackson. During the course of the card game, Reed lost $600 and two CD players to Eugene. Reed told Eugene that he was going to his car to get the two CD players, but left without paying his gambling losses. Eugene attempted to locate Reed but was unsuccessful.…