Barnett v. State

MICHAEL A. WOLFF, Judge.

David M. Barnett appeals the overruling of a Rule 29.15 motion to vacate his death sentences. This Court has exclusive jurisdiction. 1 This Court on direct appeal upheld Barnett’s convictions and sentences. State v. Barnett, 980 S.W.2d 297 (Mo. banc 1998). Judgment is affirmed.

Facts 2

Barnett was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree robbery, and two counts of armed criminal action. On February 4, 1996, Barnett entered the home of his adopted grandparents, Clifford and Leona Barnett, ages 81 and 75, while they were attending church…