State v. Rodriguez

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Beier, J.:

Defendant Jaime Rodriguez appeals his conviction of first-degree felony murder in the death of his 5-month-old son, Louie. He argues that the district court judge erred by failing to instruct sua sponte on reckless second-degree murder and reckless involuntary manslaughter, by giving an incorrect jury instruction on child abuse, by admitting gruesome photographs that were unduly graphic and cumulative, and by denying his motion for new trial.

We hold that there was no error and affirm Rodriguez’ conviction.

Factual and Procedural Background

Louie…