John Michael Lamb, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas affirmed John Michael Lamb's capital murder conviction and death sentence, rejecting all five grounds of error he raised. The majority held that the trial court properly denied his motion for new trial, correctly admitted his confession, issued a sufficient indictment, was not required to charge voluntary manslaughter, and properly admitted the victim's resume and travel receipts. Justice Onion concurred in the result but dissented in part, criticizing the majority's review of the new‑trial motion affidavits.