Clark v. State

Hines, Justice.

Ted Clark appeals his convictions for malice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

Construed to support the verdicts, the evidence showed that Clark telephoned police and reported that he had shot Clara White, with whom he shared a residence. Responding officers found White on the floor of the kitchen, with a fatal shotgun wound to the abdomen. A knife was lying in her open hand. Blood on the handle of the knife proved to be Clark’s. Another knife was next to White, and a shotgun was lying on top of her.

When…