State v. Kilgore

COVINGTON, Judge.

Defendant Bruce Kilgore appeals from his conviction by jury of murder in the first *60degree, § 565.020, RSMo 1986, robbery in the first degree, § 569.020, RSMo 1986, and kidnapping, § 565.110, RSMo 1986. He was sentenced to death for the murder and to two consecutive terms of life imprisonment for the robbery and kidnapping. The judgment and sentence are affirmed.

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