Ex Parte Stowell

Andrew Stowell sought appellate review from an order of extradition and denial of habeas corpus relief. Shortly after he gave written notice of appeal, however, the State of Texas extradited him to the State of Michigan. This court issued a show cause order raising several jurisdictional issues.

Appellant’s response to our show cause order has been reviewed. The unverified response does not satisfy any of our concerns regarding jurisdiction. Although it recites a laborious effort in investigating the unusual circumstances surrounding this proceeding below, it offers no documentary support in a…