Jones v. State

The appellant, Fernando Gerrel Jones, was convicted of murder in violation of § 13A-6-2, Code of Alabama 1975. He was sentenced to life imprisonment.

The state's evidence tended to show that David Lee was fatally stabbed by Fernando Gerrel Jones, who then fled with the victim's wallet and key ring. The next day, the appellant turned himself in to authorities in College Park, Georgia.

I

The appellant initially contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress an audio-taped statement made by him after his arrest. He contends that the totality of the circumstances surrounding…