State v. Gilchrist

HOWARD, Judge:

Ray Gilchrist was convicted by a jury of attempted armed robbery. He was sentenced to twelve years imprisonment. Gilchrist appeals, alleging error in the introduction of prior bad act evidence and a statement allegedly made by him to a third party. We affirm.

I. FACTS

On November 29, 1995 at approximately 9:00 p.m., Sandra Ginn (victim) was accosted while sitting in her car in the parking lot of Crosscreek Mall in Greenwood. Johnny Ethridge walked up to her window and when she rolled it down slightly, he stuck his hand inside and demanded her billfold. He told the victim he had a…