Odell v. State

LILLEHAUG, Justice.

*105In 2000, appellant Darren Paul Odell shot and killed his father during an Easter family gathering. After a bifurcated bench trial, Odell was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. We affirmed Odell's conviction on direct appeal. In September 2018, Odell petitioned for postconviction relief, which the postconviction court summarily denied. Because the postconviction court did not abuse its discretion, we affirm.

FACTS

On Sunday, April 23, 2000, Odell attended Easter dinner at his great aunt's house in Blaine. After his father arrived, Odell…