Commonwealth v. Daughtry

The defendant, Regina A. Daughtry, appeals from her convictions of murder in the first degree and unlawful possession of a firearm and the denial of her motion for a new trial. Her claims of error concern the presentation of the issue of joint venture to the jury, the Commonwealth’s alleged failure to provide her with exculpatory evidence prior to trial, and the discharge of jurors during deliberations. She also seeks relief under G. L. c. 278, § 33E (1992 ed.). We affirm.

In the early morning hours of June 30, 1991, Angela Clayton died soon after being shot in the head. Just prior to being…