Barajas v. State

GIVAN, Justice.

A jury trial resulted in the conviction of appellant of Murder, Corrupt Business Influence, and Dealing in Cocaine. He received sentences of sixty (60) years, eight (8) years, and twenty (20) years respectively, to be served concurrently.

On June 27, 1984, the victim, Terry Frye, was found shot to death in his home. On June 26, 1984, appellant failed to show up for his regular night shift at the Green Giant factory in Lafayette. After several days of absence, he was terminated by his employer. At the time of the murder, appellant was married to Evangeline Barajas and remained…