McLemore v. State

Frank Holt, Justice.

A jury found appellant guilty of first degree murder and assessed her punishment at fifty years imprisonment. She first contends that the evidence was insufficient to support a finding of premeditation and deliberation as required by Ark. Stat. Ann. § 41-1502 (Repl. 1977).

The victim was the paramour of the appellant for a period of two years prior to the victim’s death. They shared an apartment from August, 1978, until July 1, 1979, when the appellant moved out. Shortly afterwards, a child was born and eventually the appellant filed a paternity suit against the victim.

Two…