Chase v. State

Benham, Justice.

Appellant Donald W. Chase appeals the judgment of conviction entered against him for felony murder with the underlying felony being aggravated assault, in connection with the homicide of his wife of 32 years, Jacquelyn Chase. On appeal, appellant contends the evidence was insufficient to convict him of aggravated assault, the trial court gave an erroneous jury instruction on aggravated assault, the prosecuting attorney gave an impermissible demonstration during closing argument, and the trial court erred when it permitted the State to call an unlisted witness. After reviewing…