FRANKLIN v. STATE

No. 57332.

502 S.W.2d 317 (1973)

James Lee FRANKLIN, Movant-Appellant, v. STATE of Missouri, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Missouri, Division No. 2.

December 10, 1973.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Benjamin Uchitelle, Fred H. Eppenberger, Husch, Eppenberger, Donohue, Elson & Cornfeld, St. Louis, for movant-appellant.

John C. Danforth, Atty. Gen., Jefferson City, Charles B. Blackmar, Sp. Asst. Atty. Gen., St. Louis, for respondent.


PER CURIAM:

Movant, James Lee Franklin, sought post-conviction relief under Rule 27.26, V. A.M.R.; the trial court denied relief; and, movant appealed prior to January 1, 1972.

On July 1, 1944, following a jury verdict of guilty and assessment of the death penalty, the trial court sentenced movant to life imprisonment for the murder of a three year old girl. At all times of interest, movant was represented by self-employed counsel. No appeal was taken.

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