Walker v. State

Movant appeals from the denial of his Rule 29.15 motion without an evidentiary hearing. We reverse and remand.

Movant was convicted of first degree murder, § 565.020.2, RSMo 1986, for which he was sentenced to life imprisonment without possibility of parole on June 19, 1987. His conviction was affirmed by this court in State v. Walker, 753 S.W.2d 44 (Mo.App.1988). On June 23, 1988, movant filed a pro se Rule 29.15 motion. The Office of the Special Public Defender was appointed to represent him on August 22, 1988. This office filed a Motion to Withdraw on February 3, 1989, after it was…