McKenzie v. State

Birdsong, Chief Judge.

Richard A. McKenzie was indicted for murder but convicted of involuntary manslaughter. The court entered judgment upon the jury verdict and then denied appellant’s motion for new trial. McKenzie brings this appeal.

Several workers from a carnival were at Ruby’s Pub in Sumter County, Georgia, during the evening of October 5-6, 1987. Harry “Buddy” Cousert was playing pool with appellant in which a few dollars were wagered. Cousert won a few games and appellant decided to stop. Cousert tried to get McKenzie to continue, and a shouting match erupted. Cousert then started…