Leevester Brown v. State of Mississippi

LAMAR, Justice,

for the Court:

¶ 1. LeeVester Brown was arrested and indicted for the capital murder of his son, Le’Anthony Brown, in violation of Mississippi Code Section 97 — 3—19(2)(f). The jury found him guilty and sentenced him to life in prison without parole. Brown appeals to this Court, arguing, among other things, that the trial judge improperly denied his request for expert funds. We agree, and we reverse and remand for a new trial.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Le’Anthony’s Death

¶ 2. After dating for two years, Brown and Shirley Myles married in 2002 and lived in Clarksdale. Le’Anthony…