Louisiana Court of Appeal April 11, 2018, No. 51,985–KA (State v. Gaines)

BROWN, C.J.

*1063Defendant, Troy Donell Gaines, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 40 years at hard labor. Defendant now appeals, arguing that his sentence is excessive. We affirm defendant's conviction and sentence.

FACTS

On December 6, 2011, Chandrikia "Drika" Green was found shot to death in the closet of the apartment she shared with her boyfriend, Troy Gaines.