Supreme Court of Georgia

Gartrell v. the State.

December 10, 2018822 S.E.2d 243

Summary

The court affirmed Gartrell’s convictions for felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdicts, the court held that the combined circumstantial evidence—including Gartrell’s connection to the victim, the firearm and ammunition, shoe-print evidence, DNA, and an incriminating statement—was sufficient for a rational jury to find guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.