Kennedy v. State

Birdsong, Judge.

Rodney Maurice (“Pogo”) Kennedy appeals his conviction of voluntary manslaughter. He had been indicted for malice murder in the stabbing death of William Thomas House, during or immediately after an argument or disagreement the two had concerning a cocaine deal, which had left appellant angry or disgruntled. Held:

1. Appellant Kennedy contends the trial court erred in admitting evidence of an irrelevant series of events involving several purchases by appellant of cocaine for others, including the deceased, and the use of cocaine by appellant and the deceased and others. These…