State v. Steward

RENDLEN, Judge.

Donald Steward (appellant) was indicted in separate counts for the first degree mur*822ders of two sisters, Ruthie Brown (Ruthie) and Faustina Brown (Faustina) pursuant to § 565.020.1.1 It was alleged (Count I) appellant while “acting with others, after deliberation, knowingly killed” Ruthie Brown “by striking her” on October 7, 1984 and (Count II) that appellant while “acting with others, after deliberation, knowingly caused” the death of Faustina Brown “by striking her” on October 7,1984. Additionally (Count III) he was charged with first degree burglary (§ 569.160)2 and (Count…