Woods v. State

OPINION

DIXON W. HOLMAN, Justice.

Appellant Bobby Wayne Woods was charged with the offense of attempted capital murder. A jury found him guilty and sentenced him to life in prison. Because we have found no reversible error and have overruled all seven points, we affirm.

BACKGROUND

Eight-year-old Cody Patterson shared a bed with his older sister Sarah in their three bedroom Granbury home. Sarah was eleven-years-old and in the fifth grade. During the early morning hours of April 30, 1997, Cody was awakened by his sister’s screams. Fearing for his safety, Cody remained silent while Appellant beat…