LAKE, Justice.
The defendant was indicted on 1 June 1992 for the first-degree murder of Jessie Smith. The defendant was tried noncapitally, and the jury found defendant guilty of first-degree murder on the theory of premeditation and deliberation. By judgment and commitment dated 3 December 1992, Judge Michael sentenced the defendant to a term of life imprisonment.
At trial, the State presented evidence tending to show that Jessie Smith bled to death on 9...
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