Middleton v. State

MARK D. PFEIFFER, Judge.

Kenneth G. Middleton (“Middleton”) appeals from an Order entered by the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri (“trial court” or “motion court”), denying his second motion to reopen post-conviction proceedings, based on abandonment of counsel. Because the motion court’s Order is not a final appealable judgment, we dismiss Middleton’s appeal for lack of jurisdiction.

Facts and Procedural History

Because of the extensive procedural history of this case, we only briefly recount the procedural facts relevant to the disposition of this case. Katherine Middleton was killed…