State v. Scott

The opinion of the court was delivered by

ABBOTT, J.:

This is a direct appeal by the appellant, Jeffrey L. Scott, of his conviction for premeditated first-degree murder for the death of his ex-girlfriend, Sheiyl Chappell. Scott was sentenced to life in prison. Scott raises five issues through appointed counsel and filed pro se briefs in which he raises other issues.

On January 5, 1998, police discovered Chappell’s body in her home after co-workers became concerned when Chappell failed to appear for work. Chappell was found lying face down on her living room floor. Officers determined that a…