Gresham v. State

Thompson, Justice.

Appellant Antonio Bernard Gresham was convicted of malice murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime, in connection with the shooting death of his wife, Carol Gresham.1 He appeals, asserting, inter alia, the State failed to prove venue in Clayton County, Georgia.

1. Appellant and his wife’s cousin, Broderick Turner, spent the night drinking heavily. They returned to appellant’s house in the early morning hours so appellant could get money to repay Turner for some of the evening’s expenses. Before entering his house, appellant retrieved his gun, a…