Fearance v. State

OPINION

TOM G. DAVIS, Judge.

Appeal is taken from a conviction for capital murder. After the jury answered yes to the three special issues under Art. 37.071(b), V.A.C.C.P., punishment was assessed at death.

Appellant was convicted of having murdered Larry Faircloth during the course of a burglary on December 23, 1977, in Dallas. The deceased died as a result of multiple stab wounds.

In his twelfth ground of error, appellant contends that the trial court erred in sustaining the State’s challenge for cause to prospective juror Patricia Randolph. He maintains that exclusion of Randolph was in…