Holloway v. State

Jim Hannah, Chief Justice.

Appellant Joel Holloway appeals from his conviction of capital murder for the shooting death of his cousin’s wife Tracy Holloway, for which the appellant was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The appellant raises five points on appeal. He argues that the circuit court erred in: (1) failing to suppress involuntary statements given to the police; (2) denying his motion for new trial after receiving evidence that the verdict was the result of undue influence and juror misconduct; (3) allowing expert testimony by the medical examiner on the…