Wilkins v. State

Thompson, Presiding Justice.

Appellant Mathew Wilkins was found guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery in connection with the death of Marlisa Wells.1 He appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial, and for the reasons that follow, we affirm.

*4841. The jury was authorized to find that appellant and the 16-year-old victim were involved in an intimate relationship which resulted in the victim becoming pregnant. On the morning of the crimes, appellant went to the victim’s home to talk about her pregnancy. They argued, and appellant stabbed the victim…