Gilliam v. State

Hines, Justice.

Aron Gilliam appeals his conviction for the felony murder of high school student Jason Kelly. He challenges the refusal to change venue, the admission of his inculpatory statement, and the trial court’s instruction to the jury. For the reasons which follow, we affirm Gilliam’s conviction.* 1

Kelly was walking to high school with two friends. Gilliam and a group of young men were standing in front of a convenience store across from the school. As Kelly and one of his friends neared the school, they were approached by Gilliam and the others. Kelly and. the friend ran in separate…