Dexter Johnson v. State of Mississippi

BARNES, J.,

for the court:

¶ 1. Dexter Johnson appeals his convictions for kidnapping and murder on the bases that he received ineffective assistance of counsel, and the trial court abused its discretion in dismissing two jurors during the trial. Finding no error, we affirm.

SUMMARY OF FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. On the afternoon of August 1, 2005, Robert Hill Smith and JimBuck Frazier were riding in Frazier’s car, when they passed Johnson’s home. Spying Smith in the car, Johnson followed the men because Smith owed him approximately $65. Johnson stopped Frazier and Smith and approached the…