State v. Barton

*782PRICE, Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for first degree murder. Because the trial court sustained an objection to defense counsel’s closing argument, even though the argument was supported by facts and reasonable inferences in the record, and because the error was prejudicial, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

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Appellant Walter Barton was charged with murder in the first degree for the October 9, 1991, murder of Gladys Kuehler. After a jury had been sworn in Henry County, it was discovered that the State failed to endorse any witnesses. A mistrial was granted on Barton’s motion,…