Simpson v. State

Thompson, Justice.

Lonnie Simpson, Jr. was convicted of malice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, in connection with the shooting death of DeMarco Jackson.

Simpson’s sole contention on appeal is that the evidence was insufficient under the standard of Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979), to establish his guilt as a party to the crimes.

Considering the evidence in a light most favorable to the verdict, it was established that the defendant shared a home with his cousin Milo Simpson (the shooter), and Terrance Williams. Milo and the…