Atkinson v. State

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice Rodriguez

Appellant Alfonso Atkinson appeals his conviction for manslaughter. By one issue, Atkinson argues that there is insufficient evidence to show that he was reckless in causing the death of Calvin Jacob Rathel. We affirm.

I. Background

Shortly after 6:00 P.M. on the evening of January 14, 2015, Rathel appeared at the front door of Deanna Talbot’s home in Lagarto, Texas. Talbot’s granddaughter Dallas opened the door and found Rathel bleeding, clutching his stomach. According to Talbot’s testimony, Rathel told her that he had been stabbed by his friend “Alfonso,”…