Rowland v. State

Ellington, Justice.

**59Jesse Lynn Rowland was convicted of felony murder in connection with the shooting death of Mike Whittle.1 On appeal, he contends that the trial court erred in admitting his custodial statements, in making certain evidentiary rulings, and in charging the jury. Finding no reversible error, we affirm.

Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, the evidence at trial showed the following. Rowland and Whittle were friends, and both belonged to a group of "dope buddies" who bought, sold, or used methamphetamine, opiates, or other drugs. Rowland described Whittle and…