State v. Henderson

LISA WHITE HARDWICK, Judge.

Shauntay Henderson was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and armed criminal action following a bench trial. On appeal, Henderson contends the circuit court erred in denying her motion for judgment of acquittal and in entering judgment on the convictions because the State failed to prove the absence of self-defense beyond a reasonable doubt. For reasons explained herein, we affirm the circuit court’s judgment.

Factual and ProcedüRal History

On September 2, 2006, DeAndre Parker parked a Ford F150 truck in front of the entrance to a gas station and convenience store in…