Benson v. State

Thompson, Chief Justice.

Appellant Franklin Benson appeals his convictions for malice murder and other crimes relating to the death of Leslyan Williams. On appeal, he contends that the evidence is insufficient to support his convictions, that the trial court erred in closing the courtroom during voir dire, and that his trial counsel provided constitutionally ineffective assistance. Because these issues are without merit or are procedurally barred, we affirm his convictions.

1. Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, the evidence presented at trial showed the following: Appellant and…