People v. Burke

Opinion by

Judge JONES.

Defendant, Randy Burke, appeals a judgment of conviction entered on a jury verdict finding him guilty of first degree murder, attempted first degree murder, first degree assault, and first degree burglary. We affirm.

On July 15, 1993, defendant arrived at the home of his estranged wife, ostensibly to pick up his watch and the title to a ear. After feigning use of the bathroom, defendant suddenly pointed a gun at his wife and tried to shoot her, but the gun did not fire. Defendant then foiled his wife’s attempt to use the phone to call 911.

As the wife called out to her…