Ayers-Jones v. State

Goss, Judge.

In 2016, Betty Ayers-Jones was indicted for felony murder ( OCGA § 16-5-1 (c) ) and distribution of methamphetamine ( OCGA § 16-13-30 (b) ). In 2017, a jury found her guilty of the lesser-included offense of involuntary manslaughter ( OCGA § 16-5-3 ) and acquitted her of distribution of methamphetamine. She appeals from the denial of her motions for new trial. On appeal, she argues *879that the verdict of guilt as to involuntary manslaughter is "contrary to the evidence" because the State failed to prove she committed any non-felony crime. For the reasons that follow, we disagree and…