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STATE v. WINSTON
Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Fifth Circuit (2003) | 844 So.2d 184
TL;DR: A man convicted of murdering his girlfriend appealed, claiming amnesia and suggesting she committed suicide. The court affirmed the conviction, finding that strong circumstantial evidence—including his actions before, during, and after the killing—was sufficient to prove his specific intent to kill.
Legal Significance: This case illustrates that specific intent for second-degree murder can be inferred from a defendant's actions and the surrounding circumstances. A conviction can be upheld on strong circumstantial evidence alone, even without forensic proof and despite a defendant's claim of amnesia.