McKoon v. State

Thompson, Justice.

Michael McKoon was convicted by a jury of two counts of malice murder and theft by taking. He appeals from the judgment of conviction and sentences entered thereon, and from the denial of his motion for new trial.

Tim Stroud and Sara Walker were found dead in Stroud’s home on July 22, 1992. Both victims had been shot twice in the head and had suffered multiple stab wounds. Stroud’s Mercedes-Benz automobile and a number of personal items, including a gold watch and some jewelry, were missing. The Mercedes was later found about a. mile from the residence.

On July 25, 1992,…