Rose v. State

Thompson, Justice.

Ricky Rose was convicted by a jury of malice murder, felony murder, feticide, aggravated assault, and burglary in connection with the beating death of Tamyra Lilly and the death of her unborn child. On appeal, Rose challenges several evidentiary rulings and asserts that the trial court improperly considered prior convictions to enhance sentencing. Finding no error, we affirm.

The nude body of Tamyra Lilly was discovered in a field adjacent to the housing project where she lived. She had been severely beaten about the head and face; her fingernails were broken, indicating that…