Harrington v. State

DeBRULER, Justice.

This is a direct appeal following a trial by jury. Appellant was found guilty of murder and sentenced to sixty years imprisonment.

These are the facts germane to this appeal: Appellant and Suzanne Bouche were involved in a tumultuous relationship. Bouche frequently became involved with other men and periodically terminated her relationship with appellant. Later, she would promise fidelity and assure appellant that she loved only him and they would resume their relationship.

On March 2, 1985, Bouche once again promised appellant she would be faithful and told him she wanted to…