Ruth v. State

OPINION

LESLIE BROCK YATES, Justice.

Appellant, Joseph Pernell Ruth, appeals his conviction for the murder of Kenjenea Williams. In seven issues, appellant makes the following claims: the trial court erred in permitting his daughter to be cross-examined with a prior written statement, admission of his wife’s hearsay statements violated his right of confrontation, the trial court erred in admitting appellant’s statements to the police, and the evidence is factually insufficient to support the verdict. We affirm.

Factual and PROCEDURAL Background

Appellant is married to Clara Ruth, and they have…