State v. Quist

[¶1.] Bradley Quist appeals from a final judgment of conviction for second-degree murder. He argues the circuit court erred in: (1) failing to dismiss the indictment; (2) denying his motion for judgment of acquittal; and (3) admitting autopsy photographs into evidence. We affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

[¶2.] On the night of May 30, 2015, Quist was drinking with his self-described best friend, Ron Witchey, at a bar in Aberdeen. Quist was 55 and Witchey was 61 years of age. Both men consumed several drinks, and although Quist paid for many of them, Witchey ran out of money and asked Quist…