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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

State v. Brooks, 960 S.W.2d 479 (1997)

Citation
State v. Brooks, 960 S.W.2d 479 (1997)
Parent Document
State v. Brooks, 960 S.W.2d 479 (1997)
Jurisdiction
Missouri (state)
Effective Date
1997-12-23

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The record reflects that the experienced trial court carefully examined the state’s photographic evidence and limited the use of photographs that might be cumulative or repetitive. State’s exhibits 62 through 64 assisted in demonstrating to the jury facts with respect to how the victim’s clothing was found on her body, which is relevant to establish the elements of the crime of attempted rape. The exhibits also helped to explain the testimony with respect to discovery of appellant’s pubic hair on the victim’s jeans. State’s exhibits 70-74 and 76-80, autopsy photographs, display different wounds inflicted upon the victim. In addition, the photographs were relevant to establish the element of deliberation, an issue appellant contested at trial. The types of wounds Cassidy Senter suffered and the appearance of her body when found are relevant to establishing deliberation. State v. Storey,