Spencer v. State

Hunstein, Justice,

Marvin Spencer was convicted of malice murder, two counts of felony murder, aggravated assault and arson in the death of Pamela Byron. He appeals from the denial of his amended motion for new trial.

1. The jury was authorized to find that Byron, age 15, lived with several family members, including her cousin, Spencer. Prior to the murder, Spencer had been observed touching Byron on her breasts and buttocks. Spencer had been living at the residence approximately two months when the Sylvester Fire Department was called to the home around 1:08 a.m. on April 2, 1996. A fire in…