Coombs v. State

OPINION

Charged with the killing of Ava Rapp and convicted of voluntary manslaughter, appellant contends the lower court erred in excluding evidence of the victim’s violent character. We disagree.

The morning of her death, Mrs. Rapp telephoned Richard Smith, requesting a ride to appellant’s house where she was living. Mrs. Rapp then called appellant, who advised Rapp that she was no longer welcome, and that her belongings were packed in her car. Smith drove Rapp to appellant’s house, and waited while she went to the door. Refusing to unlock the door, appellant asked Rapp to leave. Rapp returned…