State of Missouri v. George Edwin Joseph

I. Introduction

George Edwin Joseph (“Defendant”) appeals his conviction for two counts of first-degree murder in violation of § 565.020 RSMo 2000 and one count of armed criminal action in violation of § 571.015 RSMo 2000. 1 Defendant argues in his first two points that the trial court erred in admitting his incriminating statements because they were the product of custodial interrogation, involuntary, and in violation of Defendant’s right against self-incrimination and right to counsel. Defendant argues in his third point that the trial court abused its discretion in overruling his objection…