Reeves v. State

Jordan, Justice.

Appellant Gary Reeves was convicted of the murder of Grace Reeves, sentenced to life imprisonment, and appeals. Appellant and the deceased had lived together as common law husband and wife for five years. On the day of the shooting, Grace and appellant had worked at the tavern which she owned until twelve midnight. At that time, Grace and appellant left the tavern in separate automobiles. Upon arriving home one of the children, Beverly, testified that appellant acted as though he was "mad” and threatened to shoot out the lights of a service station across the street. Appellant…