Somchith v. State

Hines, Justice.

Khamphay Somchith was convicted of malice murder in connection with the death of Gabrielle Allen. He appeals, asserting insufficient evidence and errors in the jury selection process and in the jury instructions. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

Construed to support the verdict, the evidence showed that Somchith and the victim, Gabrielle Allen, were romantically involved for four years and had a son, Eric. Allen and Eric moved from Somchith’s residence in November 1997, but Somchith subsequently saw Allen and Eric about once a month. In June 1998, Somchith stabbed Allen…