State of Missouri v. Michael J. Ford

Gary M. Gaertner, Jr., Judge

Introduction

Michael J. Ford (Ford) appeals from a sentence and judgment of conviction for first-degree murder and armed criminal action. He asserts there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction, and he challenges the admission of certain evidence. We affirm.

Background The State of Missouri (State) charged Ford as a prior and persistent offender along with Antoine Barton (Antoine) and Dejuan Blocker (Dejuan) 1 with first-degree murder and armed criminal action for the shooting death of Calvin Ross (Victim). The evidence at the 2018 jury trial showed the…