Supreme Court of Missouri

State of Missouri, Respondent v. Michael A. Tisius, Appellant

December 10, 20022002 Mo. LEXIS 126

Summary

The Missouri Supreme Court affirmed Michael A. Tisius' convictions and death sentences, holding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting rap‑song evidence, striking a juror, or denying discovery, that sufficient evidence proved deliberation for first‑degree murder, and that the death sentences were not excessive or disproportionate.