Fletcher v. State

James Bernard Fletcher was indicted for the intentional killing of one Kevin West, "by stabbing him with a knife," in violation of § 13A-6-2, Code of Alabama 1975. The jury found the appellant "guilty of murder as charged," and following a sentencing hearing, the trial judge sentenced him to "twenty years and one day" in the penitentiary.

Sherry White testified that in November, 1983, she was present when the appellant and the deceased, Kevin West, had a fight. She indicated that on the night in question, she and Kathy Ricks walked over to visit Kevin at his home. When she and Kathy arrived at…