Alford v. State

BOEHM, Justice.

In this direct appeal from a murder conviction William E. Alford contends that it was ■reversible error: (1) to admit a videotaped statement obtained by police in violation of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution; and (2) to reject his tendered lesser included offense instructions for reckless homicide and theft. We affirm the trial court.

Factual Background

In June 1996 the body of Gary Buffin was found lying face down on the floor of his home in Delaware County. He had been shot thirteen times in the back of the head at close range. After learning of Buffin’s…