Carlton Manuel, Jr. ("Manuel") was convicted of second-degree (felony) murder and armed criminal action following a jury trial, for which he was sentenced to a total of 20 years' imprisonment. His conviction was affirmed on direct appeal. State v. Manuel , 443 S.W.3d 669 (Mo. App. W.D. 2014). Manuel now appeals the denial after an evidentiary hearing of his Rule 29.15 amended motion for post-conviction relief by the Circuit Court of Jackson County. For reasons explained more fully in a memorandum provided to the parties, we affirm. Rule 84.16(b).
Manuel v. State, 567 S.W.3d 299 (2019)
Feb. 13, 2019
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Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District
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WD 80497
567 S.W.3d 299
Carlton MANUEL, Jr., Appellant,
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STATE of Missouri, Respondent.
WD 80497
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District.
ORDER FILED: February 13, 2019
Natalie H. Hoge, Kansas City, MO, for appellant.
Richard A. Starnes, Jefferson City, MO, for respondent.
Before Division Two: Edward R. Ardini, Jr., Presiding Judge, Alok Ahuja, Judge and Gary D. Witt, Judge
ORDER