Sutton v. State

Thompson, Chief Justice.

Appellant Christopher Sutton was convicted of malice murder and other crimes in connection with the shooting death of Dwight Smith. He appeals, asserting, inter alia, the trial court erred in failing to grant his motion for new trial based on newly discovered evidence. Finding no error, we affirm.

1. Appellant was one of five perpetrators who conspired to rob the murder victim, who was a tattoo artist. Three of the conspirators, appellant, Michael Smith and Miche Hunt, arrived at the victim’s house in appellant’s mother’s automobile. They entered the house, ostensibly…