State v. Gadsden

Toal, Justice:

Ray Gadsden (“Gadsden”) appeals his conviction for murder of his wife. We affirm.

FACTS

The testimony is conflicting as to the actual events surrounding the death of Donise Gadsden. Gadsden and his wife, Donise, had been separated for two to three months prior to her death. Gadsden testified that he and his wife had reconciled but were not openly living together.

Jerry Robinson, a Gadsden family friend, testified that Gadsden’s family spent the evening prior to Donise’s death urging Gadsden not to kill Donise. Kimberly Simmons, who lived in the apartment next to Donise Gadsden,…