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Harrison v. State

The defendant shot the victim in the back three times over a drug transaction, stuffed the victim's body in his own car, which he then set on fire in a secluded area.

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In 2004, a Whitfield County jury convicted Michael E. Harrison of malice murder and related offenses arising out of the shooting death of Bobby Merrell. Harrison appeals, challenging the sufficiency of the evidence used to convict him. Finding no merit in Harrison’s claim, we affirm.1 The evidence presented at trial would have enabled a rational trier of fact to find as follows. Michael E. Harrison is a part-time drug dealer specializing in methamphetamine “crystal meth”. On the evening of May 17, 2003, Harrison was enjoying an evening at home with his wife in their new trailer. Bobby Merrell, a friend of Harrison’s who was also one of his wife’s relatives, came over to visit along with their mutual friend, John Neighbors. The visit was cordial at first, but Harrison soon asked Merrell and Neighbors to leave because he and his wife were hoping to enjoy an intimate evening alone in their new home.

Merrell told Harrison he wanted to talk to him about an earlier crystal meth transaction. Harrison had sold Merrell crystal meth for $150, and Merrell felt that Harrison had shorted him on the quantity of the drugs. A heated argument ensued, and both men drew guns. Harrison’s wife intervened and was initially able to defuse the situation somewhat. However, when Merrell turned to leave and stepped toward the door, Harrison raised his gun and shot him twice in the back before pausing and then shooting him a third time. Merrell fell partially through the doorway on his back and side.

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