State v. Francis

SMART, Judge.

Appellant Reva Francis was convicted by a jury of murder in the second degree, and armed criminal action in connection with the death of her husband, Tony Francis. She was sentenced to consecutive terms of 23 and 5 years’ imprisonment, respectively. Mrs. Francis appeals, alleging seven points of trial error.

Statement of Facts

In August 1998, Reva Francis was living with her husband, Tony, and her 18 year old daughter, Roxanne Cummings, at their home near Raymore in Cass County. On the afternoon of August 18, Shane Ross, Roxanne’s boyfriend, came to the house, planning to take…