Thomason v. State

Melton, Justice.

Robert Gene Thomason appeals his convictions for murder, aggravated battery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime with regard to the shooting death of his wife.* 1 For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, the record shows that Thomason’s estranged wife, Deborah, returned to her home on the morning of October 12, 2003. At the time, Deborah was seeking a divorce from Thomason, and Thomason previously had threatened to kill her if she filed for divorce. As Deborah walked to her house, Thomason shot her…