Madison v. State

GIYAN, Justice.

A jury trial resulted in appellant’s conviction of Murder, for which he received a sentence of thirty (30) years.

The facts are: On March 16, 1986, Chris Chavis, appellant, and appellant’s brother Tony went to the home of Irene Maier, appellant’s girl friend, in Princeton, Indiana. Appellant’s relationship with his brother had periods of volatility. When they arrived, appellant was upset with Tony, and both men were drunk.

Amber Velasquez, Shelley Jackson, and Stacey Maier were at Irene’s house. While some of the group played cards, Tony went into the bedroom with Stacey.

After a…