Brooks and Carruth are charged with four counts of capital murder-one count of murder during a burglary. Carruth merely alleged that the statements were improper and prejudicial. [Entered: 10/24/2022 03:03 PM]. When we played rummy cube and talked about the trial on the third and fourth nights of the trial, we talked about what evidence made Michael Carruth guilty of capital murder. Finally, Carruth argued that the trial court erred by death qualifying the jury. Defense counsel stated: I agree that the D.A. Id., at 9798. In discussing the specificity requirement of Rule 32.6(b), Ala. R.Crim. P. Furthermore, Carruth failed to allege that counsel's decision not to include those 12 issues was not the product of a sound strategy. also stated that there were no discussions regarding the evidence during breaks or at any other time before formal deliberations began. Download PDF 1:20-CV-00194 | 2020-03-19, U.S. District Courts | Prisoner | David Carruth's birthday is 04/14/1985 and is 37 years old.David Carruth currently lives in Albuquerque, NM; in the past David has also lived in Florence AL and Cheyenne WY.David also answers to David Michael Carruth and David M Carruth, and perhaps a couple of other names. Nothing prevented Carruth from actually calling those same friends and family members to testify at the evidentiary hearing. Notice of appeal filed by Attorney Thomas Martele Goggans for Appellant Michael David Carruth on 10/19/2022. Officer Pell testified that he believed that the substance he discovered was lime and the prosecutor stated that we think that was lime in those bags. Accordingly, there was nothing improper about the prosecutor's comment and trial counsel could not have been ineffective for failing to object. Thus, it was a legitimate inference for the prosecutor to argue that the perpetrators each used a different knife. At FindLaw.com, we pride ourselves on being the number one source of free legal information and resources on the web. All rights reserved. Mike Carrouth is a partner in the Columbia office. A judge abuses his discretion only when his decision is based on an erroneous conclusion of law or where the record contains no evidence on which he rationally could have based his decision. Miller v. State, 63 So.3d 676, 697 (Ala.Crim.App.2010). It just sorta tore at me, butI feltI needed to be here.. [Entered: 12/02/2022 10:14 AM], (#11) Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Attorney Lauren Ashley Simpson for Appellee Commissioner, Alabama Department of Corrections. The State appealed the circuit court's order to the Court of to the Criminal Appeals. When I say predeliberations, I mean when we sat in the motel room on the third and fourth days of the trial playing rummy cube and talking about the case.. See Carruth v. State, 927 So.2d 866 (Ala.Crim.App.2005). 131.) 2:18-CV-01578 | 2018-09-25, U.S. Courts Of Appeals | Prisoner | These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. "It was God's way of keeping him alive so he could tell," said Billy Carrico, a friend. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); Copyright 2023 My Crime Library | Powered by Astra WordPress Theme. (C2.74.). Docket Entry 22. P., and failed to state a claim for which relief could be granted. Finally, Carruth argues that the circuit court erred by refusing to allow hearsay testimony at the evidentiary hearing. Jimmy Brooks and Michael Carruth would be arrested, convicted and sentenced to death. However, Carruth failed to allege that the jury was actually affected by this statement. The statement was hand written by a paralegal who worked for Carruth's Rule 32 counsel and was signed by J.H. 2052. 2052, 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984). Please try again. I can understand that. [Brooks] found money[, approximately $47,000] and a .38 caliber Smith and Wesson revolver. 131.) can ask if Mr. Carruth has been charged or indicted, but I don't agree that the State can go into details of that crime. (R1.2015.) In Carruth v. State, 927 So.2d 866, 86970 (Ala.Crim.App.2005), this Court summarized the evidence as follows: In its sentencing order, the trial court made the following findings of fact, which are supported by the evidence, regarding the crimes: [I]n the evening and early morning hours of February 17 and February 18, 2002, the defendant, Michael David Carruth, and another person identified as Jimmy Lee Brooks, Jr.,1 entered the home of Forest F. (Butch) Bowyer and his son William Brett Bowyer, while the home was occupied by both Forest F. (Butch) Bowyer and his son William Brett Bowyer. So Bowyer, 54, clawed his way to freedom, flagged down a car and helped police arrest the men he said dumped him and the body of his son in the same shallow grave. In either instance, this Court may affirm the judgment of the circuit court for any reason, even if not for the reason stated by the circuit court.2 See Reed v. State, 748 So.2d 231 (Ala.Crim.App.1999) (If the circuit court is correct for any reason, even though it may not be the stated reason, we will not reverse its denial of the petition.). We did not. (R. In October 2003, Michael David Carruth was convicted of four counts of capital murder for the intentional killing of William Brett Bowyer, who was less than 14 years of age. On October 25, 2006, Carruth filed a petition for postconviction relief pursuant to Rule 32, Ala. R.Crim. P. Moreover, a review of the record reveals that the comment in question was made during the State's rebuttal to Carruth's closing argument and did not suggest that there was additional official interest in Carruth's case. First, Carruth argues that the circuit court erred by summarily dismissing the ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claims he raised in paragraphs 3539 of his petition. 's written statement and resolved any contradictions in favor of J.H. 3. On information and belief, the jurors who were involved in the premature deliberations at the hotel were [J.H.] COMMISSIONER, ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, Attorney at Law Office of Thomas M. Goggans, Attorney at Alabama Attorney General's Office, (#13) TIME SENSITIVE MOTION for extension of time to file appellant's brief to 01/26/2023 filed by Michael David Carruth. Please enter valid email address to continue. P. In paragraph 73 of his petition Carruth asserted that trial counsel were ineffective during the penalty phase for failing to object when the prosecutor urged the jury to rely on his 25 years of experience in asking for the death penalty. P. Because we have determined that Carruth failed to meet the pleading requirements for the first prong of Strickland, i.e., that counsels' performance was deficient, we need not address the prejudice requirement. Carruth claimed that appellate counsel was ineffective for failing to raise several issues that Carruth had argued elsewhere in his petition. Allowing McInnis to offer that testimony through hearsay would have deprived the State of its right to cross examine those witnesses. Next, Carruth asserted that the trial court gave erroneous instructions regarding the balancing of the aggravating and mitigating circumstances. See Patrick v. State, 680 So.2d at 963. } See Woodward v. State When I say that we played rummy cube and talked about the evidence at night, I mean after dinner on the third and fourth days of the trial. Boyd v. State, 913 So.2d 1113, 112526 (Ala.Crim.App.2003)(emphasis in original). The prosecutor was merely responding to that suggestion by stating: You know, I'm glad the mayor's here today. In the previous section, we determined that the allegations in those paragraphs did not meet the specificity requirements of Rule 32.6(b), Ala. R.Crim. Counsel could have been completely satisfied with the jury that was selected and not wished to potentially disturb its composition by making a Batson challenge. Indeed, the process of winnowing out weaker arguments on appeal and focusing on those more likely to prevail, far from being evidence of incompetence, is the hallmark of effective appellate advocacy. Smith v. Murray, 477 U.S. 527, 536, 106 S.Ct. Additionally, Carruth failed to allege that trial counsels' decision not to object to the State's for-cause challenge against D.R. Carruth also appears to allege that appellate counsel was ineffective for failing to raise the issue on direct appeal. The weight of the evidence was against a jury verdict in favor of the State.. 346, 145 L.Ed.2d 271 (1999). However, Carruth fails to explain why it would be necessary to overrule Giles and allow for hearsay in situations such as the one in the present case. P. In paragraph 81 of his petition, Carruth claimed that [t]hese errors, individually and collectively, denied Mr. Carruth the effective assistance of counsel (C2.44.) A fair assessment of attorney performance requires that every effort be made to eliminate the distorting effects of hindsight, to reconstruct the circumstances of counsel's challenged conduct, and to evaluate the conduct from counsel's perspective at the time. Additionally, Carruth failed to provide thorough and specific details to support his other general allegations. Please try again. was not the product of trial strategy. See Rule 32.7(d), Ala. R.Crim. Thursdays sentencing was in Talladega, ALbecause of change of venue. Bowyer underwent surgery and is expected to recover, officials said Tuesday. Thus, the record refutes Carruth's contention. Broadnax v. State, [Ms. CR101481, February 15, 2013] _ So.3d _, _ (Ala.Crim.App.2013). The appendix is due no later than 7 days from the filing of the appellant's brief. Carruth incorporated by reference the claims that he raised in Issue VII of his petition. Not the right Michael? testified that she remembered playing board games with other jurors at night in one of the hotel rooms. Although he generally stated that her exclusion violated his right to a fair trial, his petition did not disclose any facts that, if true, would demonstrate that he was prejudiced. The father, Forest F. (Butch) Bowyer, was thrown on top of the child. According to Carruth, those jurors had discussions regarding the case in violation of the trial court's instructions. (the foreman of the jury), [S.E. However, Waldrop has not been overruled. Thomas Martele Goggans shall be appointed. Fee Status: Fee Not Paid. P. In paragraph 74, as well as Issues XI(A), XI(B), XV, IX(C), and XIV of his petition, which were incorporated by reference, Carruth claimed that counsel were ineffective for failing to object to several of the trial court's jury instructions. And the best part of all, documents in their CrowdSourced Library are FREE! The circuit court also found that those allegations failed to state a claim for which relief could be granted. The case status is Pending - Other Pending. Stay up-to-date with how the law affects your life. They also discussed whether Mr. Carruth should get the death penalty. Juror J.H. 1758, 90 L.Ed.2d 137 (1986). Additionally, Carruth failed to demonstrate how he was prejudiced by D.R. Were satisfied with the decision. Accordingly, appellate counsel was not ineffective for failing to raise those issues on direct appeal and the circuit court was correct to summarily dismiss them. It also sentenced him to life in prison for the convictions for attempted murder, first-degree robbery, and first-degree burglary. Brownlee v. State, 666 So.2d 91, 93 (Ala.Crim.App.1995). stated: we might have mentioned that a piece of evidence was unusual or something we didn't expect. In Issue VI of Carruth's petition, he argued that the trial court made several errors during jury selection. This work includes successfully defending against multi-site and multi-state national organizing blitzes and card . Bow. The circuit court's determination is entitled to great weight on appeal and this Court does not find it to be contrary to the evidence. 12 Visits. Millions of Americans nearing retirement age with no savings 40 .) All Rights Reserved. On July 7, 2004, appellate counsel filed a motion for a new trial in which he stated the following: The defendant's attorney visited the defendant in prison in Atmore, Alabama and after discussions with him, determined initial rationale for his Motion for New Trial to be as follows: 1. For the reasons stated in this subsection, the circuit court was correct to summarily dismiss the allegation in that paragraph as well. We note that even though this petition challenges a capital conviction and a death sentence, there is no plain-error review on an appeal from the denial of a Rule 32 petition. Boyd v. State, 913 So.2d 1113, 1122 (Ala.Crim.App.2003), quoting Dobyne v. State, 805 So.2d 733, 740 (Ala.Crim.App.2000). Allegations that are not expressly argued on appeal are deemed to be abandoned and will not be reviewed by this Court. CR-06-1967. v. State, 989 So.2d 1167, 1171 (Ala.Crim.App.2007).. In support of these arguments, Carruth incorporated Issue III of his petition as he did in paragraphs 3537. Brooks was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death in a separate proceeding. During his closing argument at the penalty phase, defense counsel stated: Someone said when I first got involved in this case, it was in the Amoco over by the Super WalMart, some people talking said, if I was that boy's daddy, those two wouldn't make it to trial. Therefore, he argued, several of the jurors had already made up their minds regarding Carruth's guilt before formal deliberations began. Full title:Michael David Carruth v. State of Alabama Court:ALABAMA COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS Date published: Mar 14, 2014 CitationsCopy Citation 165 So. Carruth and Brooks aren't strangers, according to a court records. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Johnson sentenced Carruth to death on December third. However, the photographs in question depicted Brett Bowyer when he was alive. See Patrick v. State, 680 So.2d at 963. Carruth argues that not allowing hearsay in such a situation runs afoul of Rule 102, Ala. R. Prosecutors said 47-thousand dollars and a pistol was stolen from the victim. See 1216150(7), Ala.Code 1975 (it is good ground for challenge of a juror by either party [t]hat he has a fixed opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the defendant which would bias his verdict.) Accordingly, this claim was meritless. See Rule 32.7(d), Ala. R.Crim. All Rights Reserved. gave at the evidentiary hearing. During his closing argument, the prosecutor stated: I'm going to ask you to convict this man of those capital counts, the only punishment for which are life without parole or the death penalty, something that you're not even considering now, but if you convict him of those capital counts, we'll get to that phase later. P. Additionally, Carruth failed to allege facts that, if proven true, would have demonstrated that arguing these issues on direct appeal would have undermined the validity of his conviction and sentence. A trial judge's finding on whether or not a particular juror is biased is based upon determination of demeanor and credibility that are peculiarly within a trial judge's province. McNabb v. State, 887 So.2d 929, 945 (Ala.Crim.App.2001)(internal citations and quotations omitted). See Lockhart v. McCree, 476 U.S. 162, 106 S.Ct. The circuit court summarily dismissed the allegations in paragraph 38 as insufficiently pleaded under Rule 32.6(b), Ala. R.Crim. They defendant and his accomplice laughed and joked as they threw dirt on the dead child and his father, Judge Johnson said, from his bench. The men allegedly forced Bowyer and his son into a car and drove about 20 miles south of town to an area where a highway is being widened. Albert L. Johnson, should have stayed on the case, especially in light of his prior contact with the defendant. Michael David Carruth (age 25) from Ritzville, Wa 99169 and has no known political party affiliation. He turned Pro in 1994 but retired in 2000. P., motion in this Court, and it was denied by order on February 28, 2008. 134.) 's address] by Sarah Forte and Matt Butler, paralegals for Glenn Davidson, attorney for Michael Carruth.. Finally, the jurors learned how each other felt about Mr. Carruth's guilt and penalty. We must evaluate all the circumstances surrounding the case at the time of counsel's actions before determining whether counsel rendered ineffective assistance. ' Lawhorn v. State, 756 So.2d 971, 979 (Ala.Crim.App.1999), quoting Hallford v. State, 629 So.2d 6, 9 (Ala.Crim.App.1992). Michael David Carruth v. State of Alabama :: 2014 :: Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Decisions :: Alabama Case Law :: Alabama Law :: US Law :: Justia Justia US Law Case Law Alabama Case Law Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Decisions 2014 Michael David Carruth v. State of Alabama Michael David Carruth v. State of Alabama Similarly, the claims raised in paragraph 115 were meritless for the reasons stated in Section III(C) of this opinion. In other words, it is not the pleading of a conclusion which, if true, entitle[s] the petitioner to relief. Lancaster v. State, 638 So.2d 1370, 1373 (Ala.Crim.App.1993). Thus, counsels' decision not to object to D.R. Brooks and 45-year-old Michael David Carruth were arrested hours after the boy and his father, Forest "Butch" Bowyer, were kidnapped from their Phenix City home by two men posing as narcotics. Brooks is nowmoved tothe state prison in Atmoore, Alabama, alonside dozens of others on death row. However, the record directly contradicts that assertion. P. We agree. Brooks was captured later Monday in neighboring Lee County. ], and [B.T. The jurors found it helpful to discuss the day's evidence while it was fresh in their minds, and they found their premature deliberations helpful to their eventual, lawful deliberations. His co-conspirator, Jimmy Lee Brooks, Jr., was in the business of repossessing cars. This case was filed in U.S. Courts Of Appeals, U.S. Court Of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Id strangle him.. P. Carruth offered no additional factual allegations in paragraph 79 of his petition. PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS. However, Carruth did not assert what arguments he believed counsel should have made in an opening statement for his sentencing phase. Any other charge other than those four capital counts does not carry that punishment.. On October 9, 2003, the appellee, Michael David Carruth, was convicted of four counts of capital murder for the killing of William Brett Bowyer. Carruth then argued that trial counsel were ineffective for failing to challenge those strikes pursuant to the United States Supreme Court's ruling in Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79 (1986). However, in Issue XIV, which Carruth incorporated by reference, Carruth stated that the trial court erred in allowing kidnaping, burglary, and robbery to be considered both as aggravating circumstances and as elements of capital murder over defense objection. (C2.78) (emphasis added). Counsel then argued that death was not the appropriate sentence in light of the evidence that Carruth was not the one who actually shot Brett Bowyer. Furthermore, the petition must contain facts that, if true, established that counsel were deficient for failing to bring that to the attention of the trial court by raising a Batson challenge. Carruth contended that the prosecutor's comment created a risk that the jury convicted Carruth of the capital offenses because they were worried that otherwise he would not be punished severely enough, rather than because they were convinced of his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. (C2.61.) Learn more about FindLaws newsletters, including our terms of use and privacy policy. Carruth introduced a statement that was purportedly given by J .H. The trial court also sentenced Carruth to life imprisonment for the attempted-murder, robbery, and burglary convictions. Carruth alleged that, [b]y waiving opening argument, the defense missed an important opportunity to explain to the jury why their client should not be sentenced to death. (C2.38.) We got an ambulance there but he wouldn't leave until he showed us where the body was," Boswell said. Case DetailsPartiesDocumentsDockets Case Details Case Number: 22-13548 Carruth argued that counsel's statement suggested that revenge against Mr. Carruth was proper and made it easier for the jury to vote for death, because even Mr. Carruth's own counsel thought that was understandable. (C2.38.). } A jury convicted him of the same murder last year in Russell County. A Rule 32 petition simply cannot provide the relief requested by Carruth; therefore, this writ is quashed.2. However, Alabama does not recognize a cumulative effect analysis for ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claims. Testimony at trial revealed that both Carruth and Brooks used a knife in an attempt to murder Forest Bowyer by cutting his throat. Additionally, an evidentiary hearing is not necessary in every case in which the petitioner alleges claims of ineffective assistance of counsel. P. Next, Carruth argues that the circuit court erred by summarily dismissing the claims raised in paragraphs 7881 of his petition as insufficiently pleaded under Rule 32.6(b), Ala. R.Crim. Additionally, Carruth did not claim that, had counsel made such an argument, he would not have been sentenced to death. Based on Bowyer's information, two men were captured and charged with murder Monday. It is necessary for the State to present evidence concerning their method of gaining entry into the Bowyer home. Carruth merely asserted that this was presumptively prejudicial and that appellate counsel should have raised this issue on direct appeal. "He was in there about 10, 15 minutes," Boswell said. 2661, 2667, 91 L.Ed.2d 434 (1986). Finally, Carruth claimed that the trial court erred by charging the jury that it must double count the robbery, burglary, and kidnaping found at the guilt phase as aggravating factors. (C2. The Talladega County jury convicted Brooks February ninth of capital murder, robbery, burglary and attempted murder. When a gurgling sound came from the child, [Brooks] commented the little M.F. And I can understand any feelings that the Bowyer family has, any of those same feelings that they have, but we didn't know all the facts then. (b) Suspension of Rules. East Alabama Convicted Killer Sentenced To Death, Alabama, 4 other states prevail in suit to block Equal Rights Amendment certification. Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama. However, the Supreme Court of the United States has upheld the constitutionality of death-qualifying a jury. Such a bare allegation is insufficient to meet the pleading and specificity requirements of Rules 32.3 and 32.6(b), Ala. R.Crim. A prosecutor's statement must be viewed in the context of all of the evidence presented and in the context of the complete closing arguments to the jury. Roberts v.. State, 735 So.2d 1244, 1253 (Ala.Crim.App.1997), aff'd, 735 So.2d 1270 (Ala.), cert. P. Accordingly, the circuit court was correct to summarily dismiss the claims in paragraph 73 of Carruth's petition. Furthermore, Carruth argued that the statement was highly prejudicial because the jury cannot consider punishment during the guilt/innocence phase. (C2.61.). Bowyer's extraordinary case began on a Sunday in February 2002 at around 10pm when Michael David Carruth and Jimmy Lee Brooks called at his house claiming to be narcotics officers. Id. replied, No. Jones would not comment further about the connection. For the foregoing reasons, the judgment of the circuit court is affirmed. The murder was made capital because he committed it during the course of a kidnapping, see 13A-5-40(a)(1), Ala.Code 1975; . 1 He was also convicted of the attempted murder of Bowyer's father, of first-degree robbery, and of first-degree burglary. See Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 697 (1984) ([T]here is no reason for a court deciding an ineffective assistance claim to approach the inquiry in the same order or even to address both components of the inquiry if the defendant makes an insufficient showing on one.). Carruth failed to state what arguments he believes appellate counsel could have raised that would have changed the outcome of Carruth's direct appeal. Staggering snowfall in California mountains leaves residents trapped for days See Patrick v. State, 680 So.2d at 963). stated that he did not actually write the statement. However, Carruth's petition did not indicate the ultimate composition of the jury nor did it indicate whether the other six black veniremen served on the jury or whether they were struck by the defense. News Leader 9had the only TV newscamera at the hearing. Rather, one of the paralegals wrote it and J.H. Brooks wasnt talking either, but the jury foreman from Februarys trial spoke up. The appellant, Michael D. Carruth, was convicted of four counts of capital murder in connection with the murder of 12-year-old William Brett Bowyer ("Brett"). Furthermore, the State sought only to ask questions regarding the details of those crimes if that door opens up about those charges in Lee County. (R1.2020.) The standard of review on appeal in a post conviction proceeding is whether the trial judge abused his discretion when he denied the petition. Elliott v. State, 601 So.2d 1118, 1119 (Ala.Crim.App.1992). [Entered: 10/24/2022 03:03 PM], U.S. District Courts | Prisoner | 70406.) 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