Armstrong v. State

Fletcher, Chief Justice.

A jury convicted Larry Armstrong of malice murder in connection with the beating death of Albert Davis. Armstrong appeals, contending that the trial court erred in its jury instructions and in admitting evidence of prior difficulties. Because the record shows the trial court’s instructions and rulings were not error, we affirm.

1. The evidence at trial showed that Armstrong and Davis had known each other, but that their relationship had become strained. On December 17, 1999, Armstrong and Rodney Williams approached Davis’ house and asked for a drink of water. Davis…