Ely v. State

Undercofler, Presiding Justice.

Kevin Lyle Ely raises three enumerations of error regarding his convictions for felony murder, motor vehicle theft, and driving under the influence. We affirm.

The defendant and three companions, including two fourteen-year-old girls who had run away from their homes in Illinois, hitched a ride with Robert Jackson and Thomas Burk in Jackson’s truck. After doing some drinking in the truck, the group ended up at a deserted cabin, where they built a fire and had several more drinks. Jackson, Ely and his girlfriend then left to pick up more liquor and mixers. While…