Fleming v. State

John I. Purtle, Justice.

Appellant was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. On appeal, he argues that the court erred: 1) in excusing a prospective juror for cause; 2) in admitting appellant’s two custodial statements in the absence of an effective waiver of his right to remain silent; and 3) in admitting the statements in the absence of proof that they were voluntarily made. We think the trial court was correct in all three instances and affirm.

The prospective juror, a Ms. Black, was challenged by the state for bias. Voir dire examination revealed that Ms. Black…