State v. McLemore

INTRODUCTION

A jury convicted Michael E. McLemore of first degree murder and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony in connection with the September 2, 1997, death of Marcella Lynn Estes-Torres (Torres). McLemore was sentenced to life in prison on the murder conviction and not less than nor more than 20 years’ imprisonment for use of a weapon. McLemore appeals.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Torres was a real estate agent who lived in Omaha with two of her children and her brother, Edward Mentzer. Torres was married, but the marriage was troubled. Torres’ husband was incarcerated at the time of Torres’…