Henson v. State

BILLINGS, Judge.

John Dale Henson, serving a 35-year prison term for second-degree murder, filed a postconviction motion under Rule 27.26, V.A.M.R., to vacate his sentence. Following appointment of counsel, an evidentiary hearing was conducted. The trial court made detailed findings of fact and conclusions of law and denied the motion. We affirm.

Our review is limited to a determination of whether the findings, conclusions and judgment of the trial court are clearly erroneous. Rule 27.26(j); Warren v. State, 482 S.W.2d 497 (Mo. banc 1972); Noble v. State, 552 S.W.2d 267 (Mo.App.1977). And, we…