Holton v. State

Thompson, Justice.

Defendant Tonie Llera Holton was convicted of malice murder in connection with the death of Debra Moss Holton in 1982. She appeals, asserting, inter alia, that the delay in prosecuting this case for two decades prejudiced her defense and violated her due process rights. Finding no reversible error, we affirm.

The victim married John Holton on February 28, 1978. They separated approximately four years later and were divorced on May 19, 1982. John continued to live in the marital home. The couple’s child lived with or visited John in the home on a regular basis. At about the…