Thomas v. State

AKIN, Justice.

Edward Earl Thomas appeals his conviction for murder. The trial court assessed punishment at confinement for life. In his sole ground of error, appellant contends that the trial court erred in admitting an extraneous robbery offense which occurred shortly after the murder. Although we agree that this was error, we hold that it was harmless. Consequently, we affirm.

Steven Baum and Vincent Gregory were confronted on a parking lot of Gregory’s apartment building by appellant and two accomplices who proceeded to rob Baum. During the course of the robbery, appellant shot and fatally…