Chapman v. State

KELLUM, Judge.

The appellant, Karla Gaye Chapman, was convicted of murder, a violation of § 13A-6-2, Ala.Code 1975. The circuit court sentenced Chapman to 35 years’ imprisonment and ordered her to pay a $10,000 fine, $500 to the crime victims compensation fund, and court costs.

The record indicates the following pertinent facts. In 2009, Jonathan Elliff and Chapman got married; they began having difficulties in the marriage shortly afterward. Tonya Kilmeyer testified that she was friends with Chapman and that she frequently spoke with her in the time leading up to Elliff s death. According to…