Phillips v. State

OPINION

BILL VANCE, Justice.

After a jury convicted Cynthia Phillips of murdering Toby Matthews, the court *721sentenced her to 60 years in prison. She appeals, urging (1) the court erred in its charge to the jury and (2) the evidence is insufficient to corroborate the testimony of an accomplice. Finding harmless error in the charge and sufficient corroboration, we will affirm the judgment.

The Offense

Toby Matthews was found dead behind his car on the side of the road in a Corsica-na neighborhood. He had been shot multiple times. A resident of the area heard gunshots and saw a pick-up speed away.…