State v. Raider

CARR, Judge.

{¶ 1} Defendant-Appellant Ryan E. Raider appeals from the judgment of the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas. This Court affirms.

I

{¶ 2} In the early morning hours of October 12, 2013, Brandon Smith was shot in the head while lying in his bed next to his girlfriend, E.M. Smith died from his injuries. Smith's housemate, Raider, admitted to shooting Smith, but asserted that it was an accident; Raider maintained that the gun went off when he dropped the weapon.

{¶ 3} Following an investigation, Raider was indicted on one count of aggravated murder, two counts of murder, and two counts…