Gartrell v. State

Boggs, Justice.

Appellant Nyheim Gartrell was tried before a jury and found guilty of felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the death of James Edwards.1 He now appeals, asserting that the evidence was insufficient to support the verdicts. We disagree and affirm.

The record reveals that in the early morning hours of June 1, 2014, Gartrell and Edwards were with others at a home where beer, cigarettes, and other items were sold. At some point, Gartrell commented to two women present that Edwards "had money…