Turner v. State

In this direct appeal Quan Turner contends that his convictions for murder and carrying a handgun without a license should be reversed because his confession was involuntary and thus erroneously admitted into evidence. We disagree and therefore affirm.

Facts

The facts most favorable to the verdict show that Turner, Jason McGhee, and others were drinking at several Indianapolis clubs late in the evening on December 26, 1998. The group returned to McGhee’s residence early the next morning. Eventually, most members of the group left. However, Turner stayed behind to confront McGhee about a rumor…