Murphy v. State

Gary M. Gaertner, Jr., Judge

Introduction

Elex L. Murphy (Movant) appeals the motion court’s denial of his motion for post-conviction relief under Rule 29.151 after an evidentiary hearing. He argues the motion court clearly erred in failing to find his trial counsel and his appellate counsel ineffective. We affirm.

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In 2013, Movant was convicted by a jury of one count of second-degree murder, one count of first-degree assault, and two counts of armed criminal action (ACA). His convictions arose out of an incident in which he punched two victims in the head, a married couple ages 79 and…