STEPHAN L. GALBREATH v. STATE OF MISSOURI

Stephan Galbreath (“Movant”) appeals from his failed Rule 29.15 challenge to the first-degree assault, burglary, and weapons convictions affirmed on direct appeal in State v. Galbreath, 244 S.W.3d 239 (Mo.App.2008), an opinion from which we summarize below without further attribution.

Background

Movant, a notorious cocaine dealer, decided “to make an example” of Michael Young for stiffing Movant on fronted drugs. Movant and. an' underling (Jones) found, and beat Young, then held him against his will while Young tried to raise pay-back money. On the second day, Young called his ex-girlfriend…