State v. Holston

GREENE, Judge.

Victor Holston (Defendant) appeals from a jury conviction of first-degree murder.

The evidence at trial tended to show that in the months leading up to 15 May 1993 Defendant and Pierre Brown (Brown), the victim in this case, lived together and had a drag dealing partnership. Prior to 15 May 1993, their relationship had gone “sour.” On the day in question, Brown showed up at their house with four other friends. Defendant testified that, “he was afraid because he knew [he] was going to die or be hurt real bad because Brown had told him to get out of the house, and he had not moved…