Ferguson v. State

GIVAN, Justice.

A jury trial resulted in the conviction of appellant of Murder for which he received a sentence of sixty (60) years.

The facts are: The victim and appellant were cousins. On the evening of August 24, 1989, the victim was parking cars in a lot for State Fair patrons when appellant arrived and engaged him in conversation. During this period, appellant was drinking beer. He started engaging in conversation persons who were returning to their cars from the fair. The victim admonished him that he should not be talking to the customers. Appellant responded that the victim "couldn't…