Stinson v. State

Hall, Justice.

This is Stinson’s appeal from his conviction for the 1978 murder of Hilton Dowling. He raises arguments alleging jury misconduct, denial of sequestered voir dire, perjured testimony, and insufficient evidence.

The murder victim, Hilton Dowling, died between 12:30 a.m. and 12:45 a.m., New Year’s Day, 1978. He was stabbed once through the heart. He was discovered near an automobile parts establishment in Nahunta, Georgia, where he had earlier been with appellant, "Pete” Stinson. Stinson’s automobile was on the premises with the keys inside. Dowling’s truck, which he had been…