State v. Lindell

¶ 1. Nathaniel A. Lindell appeals his convictions for first-degree intentional homicide, arson and burglary, all as party to a crime, and the denial of his motion for postconviction relief. He claims that the circuit court erred in not striking a juror for cause who admitted that: (1) she had known the homicide victim for over twenty years; (2) the victim was a close personal friend of her family; (3) she had attended the victim's funeral; and (4) she had regular contact with the victim when she worked at her parents' tavern. Lindell also claims the circuit court erred in concluding that he…