Harrison v. Georgia
Annotate this CaseKevin Harrison was convicted by jury of murder and other crimes in connection with the shooting death of his wife, Heather Harrison. In the months leading up to the shooting, Heather had confided in multiple friends and family members that she was unhappy in her marriage; that Harrison was jealous, possessive, and controlling; and that she intended to move out of the couple’s home and seek a divorce. During that time, Harrison, who was aware of Heather’s intentions, contacted many of these same people to ask for advice on how to prevent Heather from leaving him. These witnesses described Harrison as being “broken-hearted” and “in a panic” about the prospect of Heather’s leaving; one witness testified that Harrison would call or text him for advice up to 30 times a day. Several witnesses testified that, on February 27, Heather planned to tell Harrison she was ending the relationship. In the early morning hours between February 27 and February 28, a concerned friend who spoke to Heather on the phone, arrived at the Harrison home to find police had cordoned off the Harrison home; Heather died at the hospital. On appeal, Harrison contended the State failed to carry its burden to disprove that the shooting was accidental, and that the trial court erred in refusing to give a requested jury instruction and in admitting certain other-acts evidence. Finding no reversible error, the Georgia Supreme Court affirmed Harrison's convictions.
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