Walker v. State

ANDREE Layton Roaf, Justice.

The appellant, Elvester Keith Walker, was convicted of first-degree murder for the shooting death of Johnny B. Jones and was sentenced to 40 years’ imprisonment. Walker argues that there was insufficient evidence to convict him of murder in the first degree. We affirm the conviction.

Johnny Jones, the victim in this case, and Anthony McDowell lived together in a mobile home. Jones was a student and also worked at a fast-food restaurant. On the evening of the shooting, Jones arrived home from work to find a party in progress. The guests, including Walker, were…