Hemphill v. State

Introduction

John Hemphill (Appellant) appeals from the judgment of the motion court denying his motion to reopen his Rule 27.26 1 post-conviction proceedings. We dismiss.

Factual and Procedural Background

In 1985, Appellant was convicted of capital murder, Section 565.001, 2 for which he was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of probation or parole for fifty years. This Court affirmed Appellant’s conviction and sentence in State v. Hemphill, 699 S.W.2d 83, 84 (Mo.App. E.D.1985). On December 11, 1987, Appellant filed a pro se motion for post-conviction relief under Rule…