State v. Duncan

NATURE OF CASE

Daryle M. Duncan was convicted of first degree murder and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony in connection with the December 4, 1999, death of Lucille Bennett. Duncan received consecutive sentences of life in prison on the murder charge and 19 to 20 years’ imprisonment for use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony. Duncan appeals.

BACKGROUND

Shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 5, 1999, the body of Bennett was found in her home in Omaha, Nebraska. Bennett died from a stab wound to the right side of the neck, which penetrated two major arteries in the neck. Duncan…