Ponder v. State

TYSON, Judge.

On August 5, 1983, Floyd Jay Ponder was indicted for the intentional murder of one Billy Rae Ramey, in violation of § 13A-6-2, Code of Alabama. The case went to trial and the appellant was found “guilty of murder” and sentenced to life imprisonment. His conviction was reversed by this court in Ponder v. State, 451 So.2d 1382 (Ala.Crim.App.1984).

On retrial, the appellant was again found “guilty of murder” and sentenced to life imprisonment.

At approximately 10:00 p.m. on the night of June 21, 1983, the appellant and the victim went to the residence of the victim’s brother, Donald…