People v. Holman

¶ 1 The central issue in this case is whether defendant Richard Holman, who received a sentence of life without parole for a murder that he committed at age 17, is entitled to a new sentencing hearing pursuant to Miller v. Alabama , 567 U.S. 460 , 132 S.Ct. 2455 , 183 L.Ed.2d 407 (2012). We hold that the defendant's original sentencing hearing complied with Miller and affirm the Madison County circuit court's decision to deny his motion for *852 leave to file a successive postconviction petition.

¶ 2 BACKGROUND

¶ 3 On July 13, 1979, Rodney Sepmeyer returned from work to the rural house near…