Gonzalez v. State

OPINION

GUADALUPE RIVERA, Justice.

Francisco Gonzalez, Appellant, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. In three issues, Appellant contends the trial court abused its discretion by excluding expert testimony, charging the jury on murder, and denying him a closing argument. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

Appellant was a person of interest in the disappearance of Celia Rico. He was the maintenance man in Rico’s apartment complex, and neighbors confirmed they dated and were often seen together. Appellant was the last person seen with Rico and later reported her missing. When El Paso…