State v. Wickline

The bodies of Peggy and Christopher have never been found. Prior to trial, appellant moved for the disclosure of all evidence favorable to him. Subsequently, appellant also moved to compel the discovery of “all evidence favorable to * * * [appellant], including but not limited to all evidence the police have concerning the whereabouts of Christopher M. Lerch and his wife, Peggy Ann Lerch which may have been gathered by various police departments pursuant to missing persons reports filed on August 25,1982.”

During appellant’s trial, and after Teresa Kemp testified, appellant became aware of…