Christopher L. Russell, Appellant, vs. State of Missouri, Respondent.

In the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District DIVISION TWO CHRISTOPHER L. RUSSELL, ) No. ED112942 ) Appellant, ) Appeal from the Circuit Court ) of St. Louis County vs. ) Cause No. 23SL-CC02436 ) STATE OF MISSOURI, ) Honorable Jason D. Dodson ) Respondent. ) FILED: September 9, 2025 Introduction Christopher Russell (Russell) appeals the judgment denying his Rule 29.151 amended motion for post-conviction relief. Russell’s amended motion alleged (1) trial counsel was ineffective for failing to call a witness who would have provided a viable defense and (2) trial counsel was ineffective for…