State v. Roberts

OPINION

CLIFFORD H. AHRENS, Judge.

Carlos Roberts (Defendant) appeals from the judgment of the trial court after a jury convicted him of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon. Finding no error, we affirm.

Background

Defendant and the victim, V.T. (Victim), had a common law marriage and raised six children together. Defendant has a low IQ and a history of substance abuse. In early 2008, Victim ended the relationship and moved out of their home and into their adult daughter’s apartment. Defendant followed, moving himself in with Victim and their daughter, so…