State v. Williams

WALKER, Judge.

Defendant appeals his conviction of first degree murder on 9 July 1999. The State’s evidence at trial tended to show the following: On 19 April 1997, the victim, Kenny Gregory (Gregory) attended a cookout with several friends including Sam Jackson (Jackson), Marvin Kee (Kee), Michelle Brooks Shearin (Shearin) and Tegra Turner (Turner). At approximately 11:00 p.m., the group went to the Fireside Disco in Littleton. While inside the club, Jackson, who had been drinking heavily, walked between a man and a woman who were dancing. An argument ensued which resulted in the house lights…