Carns v. State

HOGAN, Judge.

This appeal is taken from a denial of postconviction relief in a proceeding under Rule 27.26, V.A.M.R. The appeal first came to us without the findings of fact and conclusions of law required in all postconviction proceedings; for that reason the submission was set aside and the cause was remanded for findings. The requisite findings have been filed; the appeal has been restored to the docket and will be considered on its merits.

Petitioner Kenneth H. Cams was found guilty of second-degree murder as defined by § 565.004, RSMo 1978, V.A.M.S., and the jury which convicted him…