State v. Arnold
Court of Appeals of South Carolina
1Opinion of the Court
*304HOWARD, Judge:
Eddie Lee Arnold was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. Arnold raises several issues on appeal, including the assertion that the circuit court erred in denying his motion for a directed verdict. We agree that the evidence is insufficient to support the conviction and, therefore, we reverse.
FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY
On the morning of June 18, 1997, Dr. Jennings Cox (“the victim”) left his office for a dental appointment. Because the victim’s car was being repaired, he borrowed a co-worker’s car. The victim did not return from his dental appointment or answer…
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