Sign In
Events
Newsletters
Search

Close

Close Search

Cancel

SEARCH
MY LAW.COMNEW

Murray v. State

The absence of the juvenile defendant's mother during his custodial interview did not render his statement inadmissible where no one prevented the defendant from contacting family members or using the telephone.

X

Thank you for sharing!

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided.

Quincy Lamar Murray was convicted of malice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the shooting death of Mathis Freeman.1 On appeal, Murray asserts that his custodial statement was improperly admitted into evidence, and that the trial court erred in discharging a juror over objection by the defense. Finding no error, we affirm. Murray, Deborah Ann Peterson, and the victim, Mathis Freeman, were involved together in a drug transaction. Believing that Freeman had shortchanged him, Murray told Freeman in Peterson’s presence, “I hope you’ve got all my money or . . . I’m going to kill you.” Murray then grabbed Peterson by the neck and also threatened to kill her if she were to reveal anything. Murray walked away with Freeman and the two argued about the drug deal whereupon Murray killed Freeman by shooting him in the face at close range, and then cutting him repeatedly with a razor. Immediately thereafter, Murray disclosed to other friends that he killed Freeman.

1. The evidence was sufficient to enable a rational trier of fact to have found Murray guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the crimes for which he was convicted. Jackson v. Virginia , 443 U. S. 307 99 SC 2781, 61 LEd2d 560 1979.

Trending Stories

 
Reprints & Licensing
Mentioned in a Law.com story?

License our industry-leading legal content to extend your thought leadership and build your brand.

LEARN MORE

More From ALM

Premium Subscription
With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
View Now
Team Accounts
Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.
View Now
Bundle Subscriptions
Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.
View Now
Go to CLE Center
Southeastern Legal Awards 2025
May 01, 2025
Atlanta, GA

The Daily Report is honoring those attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession.


Learn More
Complex Claims & Litigation Forum 2025
February 24, 2025 - February 26, 2025
Las Vegas, NV

This conference aims to help insurers and litigators better manage complex claims and litigation.


Learn More
Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards 2025
March 24, 2025
New York, NY

Recognizing innovation in the legal technology sector for working on precedent-setting, game-changing projects and initiatives.


Learn More
Go to Events Go to Webcasts
Legal Counsel

Title: Legal Counsel Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) FLSA Status: Exempt, Full Time Supervisory Responsibility: N/A Location: Remo...


Apply Now ›
Associate Position

Blume Forte Fried Zerres and Molinari 1 Main Street Chatham, NJ 07945Prominent Morris County Law Firm with a state-wide personal injury prac...


Apply Now ›
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY DEFENSE LITIGATION

d Arcambal Ousley & Cuyler Burk, LLP, a well-established women-owned litigation firm, has an opening in our Parsippany, NJ office. We of...


Apply Now ›
Go to Lawjobs