State v. Schnick

HOLSTEIN, Judge.

Defendant James E. Schnick was charged with seven counts of first degree murder. Section 565.020. 1 Four of the counts were dismissed by the state prior to trial “without prejudice” to refiling. A jury trial was conducted on the three remaining counts. Defendant was found guilty of the murders of Julie Schnick, Kirk Buckner, and Michael Buckner. Pursuant to the jury’s findings and assessment of punishment, the trial judge sentenced defendant to death on each of the three counts. Section 565.020.2. Defendant appeals those convictions. Defendant also filed a motion for…