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Christian v. State

The defendant struck the victim and then drove him to a secluded spot where he shot and killed him after the victim could not come up with money to pay for drugs he received from the defendant.

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Appellant Antonio Christian appeals his convictions for murder, aggravated assault and illegal firearm possession,1 claiming the evidence failed to warrant the convictions and that his trial counsel was ineffective. Finding no merit to these claims, we affirm. The evidence of record shows that appellant gave drugs to the victim, Kennedy Holt, in exchange for the latter’s promise to pay appellant with proceeds from his paycheck. Along with Katina Bloodworth, appellant drove the victim to a restaurant, where the victim purported to obtain his paycheck. The threesome then drove to a series of check-cashing establishments. The victim claimed that none of the businesses would cash his paycheck, and telephoned his brother to ask for money. Appellant then drove to the victim’s house. Once there, the victim’s brother and mother came outside and spoke to the victim as he sat inside appellant’s car. When the victim’s brother said he had no money, appellant drove away, with the victim and Bloodworth still in the car. It soon became apparent that the victim had no paycheck. Appellant struck the victim, then drove to a secluded spot where he shot and killed the victim. Thereafter, appellant drove Bloodworth to a nearby store. Before she left the car, he warned her to say nothing about the crimes.

Appellant and Bloodworth were jointly indicted for murder and related crimes. Bloodworth pled guilty to obstruction of justice and testified at appellant’s trial.

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