State v. Demos

BIGGS, Judge.

Demetri Demos (defendant) was tried in Buncombe County for the first degree murder of his estranged wife, Theresa Demos (Theresa), and Robert McCracken (Robert), with whom Theresa had a romantic relationship. Defendant was convicted of second degree murder in the death of Theresa, and voluntary manslaughter in the death of Robert. He received active sentences of 237 to 294 months, and 36 to 53 months, to be served consecutively. From these judgments and sentences, defendant appeals.

The evidence presented at trial tended to show the following: Defendant and Robert grew up together…