Simpson v. State

Thompson, Justice.

Appellant Gregory Bernard Simpson appeals from a murder conviction in connection with the stabbing death of Patricia Simmons. He asserts, inter alia, that his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to object to the trial court’s admission of his bloodstained clothes without showing a chain of custody. We find no error and affirm.

Appellant and Simmons had been involved in a troubled relationship. Simmons was living with appellant and his family when appellant began using cocaine. Simmons moved away, and began living with a close friend, Connie Quinn. During this time,…