State v. Onken

MANFORD, Judge.

This is a direct appeal from a jury conviction for murder, second degree, in violation of § 565.004, RSMo 1978. The judgment is reversed and the cause is remanded.

While three points are presented on appeal, only one thereof is considered because of the disposition of this appeal. Appellant charges the court erred in permitting opinion evidence regarding the similarity of the victim’s blood and blood found upon appellant’s clothing, because there was insufficient foundation, and said opinion was not supported by evidence of the scientific accuracy and reliability of the…