Easterling v. State

OPINION

McCORMICK, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of attempted voluntary manslaughter and punishment was assessed at ten years and a $5,000 fine.

The evidence showed that appellant and the victim had been married and later divorced. Shortly before the date of the offense, they had been considering a possible reconciliation. However, several days prior to the commission of the offense, the victim told appellant that she no longer loved him and did not want to see him again. On September 14, 1978, the victim was at a local bowling alley when she was confronted by appellant. Appellant physically…