Batten v. State

Thompson, Chief Justice.

Appellant, Devarryl Jacobie Batten, was convicted of malice murder and other crimes in connection with the shooting death of Donald Driver. He appeals, asserting, inter alia, the trial court erred in failing to grant his motion for new trial because the evidence was insufficient to support the verdict. Finding no error, we affirm.

The victim and his girlfriend, Michelle Failds, went to visit the victim’s aunt at her apartment. Outside the apartment, the victim and Failds encountered a group of people participating in a rap performance. After a brief visit with his aunt,…