Paslay v. State

HUNSTEIN, Presiding Justice.

Appellant Todd Russell Paslay was convicted of malice murder, felony murder, two counts of cruelty to children in the third degree, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime in connection with the shooting death of his wife, Elizabeth Paslay. He appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial 1 and, finding no error, we affirm.

1. The evidence authorized the jury to find that Paslay and the victim had marital difficulties stemming primarily from ongoing custody and child support disputes with Paslay’s ex-wife. On the evening of the crimes, the…