Daniels v. State

Thompson, Justice.

A jury found Johnny Daniels guilty of felony murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of Antonio Lindsay. Daniels appeals his conviction asserting, inter alia, the trial court erred in excluding evidence that the victim had cocaine in his system at the time of death. We find no error and affirm.

The police were summoned to the apartment of Jewel Williams. Upon arriving, they found Antonio Lindsay lying dead on the floor of Williams’ apartment. Lindsay had a total of eight stab wounds on his arms, legs, back, and chest.

Williams and Daniels had been in a romantic…