Hamilton v. State

HINES, Presiding Justice.

Carlos Donta Hamilton appeals his convictions and sentences for malice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, both in connection with the death of Dwytree Parrish. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

Construed to support the verdicts, the evidence showed that Hamilton’s sister, Marshander Hamilton (“Marshander”), previously had a romantic relationship with Terence Stocks. Stocks later telephoned Marshander, and she accused Stocks and Parrish, a friend of Stocks, of breaking into her home and stealing money. Stocks denied these…