State v. Cook

STROUD, Judge.

*267 Larry Cook ("defendant") appeals from a judgment entered on a jury verdict finding him guilty of first-degree murder. Defendant argues that (1) his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance of counsel; and (2) the trial court erred in admitting hearsay testimony of the victim's sister. We find no error.

I. Background

In 2007, defendant approached Brittney Turner ("the victim") at a bus stop and offered to give her money for lunch. Brittney accepted, and the two began a romantic relationship which lasted for the next five years. Brittney allowed defendant to borrow her car…