Skillicorn v. State

MICHAEL A. WOLFF, Judge.

Dennis Skillicorn appeals the overruling of a Rule 29.15 motion to vacate his conviction and death sentence. We have jurisdiction. Standing Order, June 16, 1988 (effective July 1, 1988). Skillicorn’s conviction was affirmed by this Court on direct appeal. See State v. Skillicorn, 944 S.W.2d 877 (Mo. banc 1997). We affirm the judgment of the motion court.

Factual Background and History 1

In January 1996, a jury found Skillicorn guilty of first-degree murder for his role in the execution-style killing of Richard Drummond on August 24, 1994. The jury recommended the death…