Sawyer v. State

Quillian, Chief Judge.

The defendant, Michael Sawyer, was indicted and tried for the murder of Robert Wells — who was also known as “Rebo.” He brings this appeal from his conviction for the offense of voluntary manslaughter.

Sawyer was the elected coach of the Lynwood Strokers softball team. On the afternoon of July 26,1980, Rebo arrived at the game site prior to a scheduled game. Sawyer refused to let Rebo play because he had been drinking and had an injured foot. Rebo “got mad,” cursed, and left. After the game was over the team returned to the Lynwood Park community to a store at the…