State of Missouri v. John M. Ramirez

John M. Ramirez (“Ramirez”) appeals his convictions of second-degree murder and second-degree arson following a jury trial. Ramirez argues that the trial court erred by denying his motion to suppress a statement he claims was obtained in violation of his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination. Ramirez also argues that the trial court committed plain error by failing to sua sponte instruct the jury to disregard a portion of the State’s closing argument that Ramirez claims improperly vouched for the credibility of a witness.

We affirm.

Factual and Procedural History 1

Ramirez was…