State Missouri v. Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy, charged with capital murder, § 559.005, Laws 1975, was convicted by a jury of murder in the second degree, § 559.020, RSMo 1969; and the jury fixed his punishment at life imprisonment. Judgment was entered accordingly March 7, 1979. Appellant questions the courts actions with respect to admission of the murder weapon, defendants relationship with his girlfriend, and prior recorded testimony; the States closing argument, and the instruction on justifiable homicide. He also charges ineffective assistance of counsel. Affirmed.