State v. Byrd

Toal, Justice:

Reginald Byrd appeals his murder conviction, arguing that the trial court erred by failing to charge the jury on the law of voluntary manslaughter. We affirm.

FACTUAL/ PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Beverly Golden (“Victim”) was found dead in her automobile, which was discovered in an isolated, wooded area in Spartanburg County. She had been shot four times with a pistol. A flashlight and a beer can were in her lap. An unopened beer can was also in the vehicle. No weapons were found in or around her car.

Reginald Byrd was arrested in connection with the murder. He had been having an affair…