Rios v. State

Bladimir Rios appeals his conviction of second degree murder for the killing of Elvin Rodriguez. He raises four points on appeal. We find no basis for reversal, and affirm.

In the early morning hours of March 25, 2003, officers from the Marion County Sheriffs Office found Rios’ Buick parked in a desolate area of the Ocala National *790Forest with blood dripping from the trunk. Tracking into the woods with a canine unit, the officers found Rios and Edwardo Mercado near Rodriguez’ body and a freshly-dug grave.

At trial, Mercado testified as the State’s chief witness against Rios. According - to…