State v. McDonald

The majority opinion has now extended this court’s jurisdiction over criminal defendants beyond the grave. Its appellate grasp now reaches "from here to eternity!”

But the grave should end this court’s involvement with the defendant. We trust the defendant — and his victim — are in the hands of one whose judgments "are true and righteous altogether.” Our judgments, even at their best, are but imperfect reflections of absolute justice. We should recognize that the death of Judge McDonald ended this court’s role in this matter. This case should be dismissed as moot.

Judge McDonald was convicted…