JOHN MAUZY PITTM AN, Judge.
Dan Simpkins, Jr., appeals from his conviction at a jury trial of first-degree murder, for which he was sentenced to a term of thirty years in the Arkansas Department of Correction. He argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion for a directed verdict of acquittal because the State failed to present sufficient evidence that he purposely caused the victim's death. We find no error and affirm.
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