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May 28, 2026
Missouri convicted killer wants U.S. Supreme Court to review case
Craig Michael Wood, convicted in Missouri for the 2014 murder of Hailey Owens, seeks a writ of certiorari from the U.S. Supreme Court to review his death sentence.
Jan 13, 2026
Missouri Supreme Court denies 2nd appeal in Craig Michael Wood case
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously denied Craig Michael Wood's second post-conviction appeal in the 2014 murder case of Hailey Owens.
Jul 25, 2019
Supreme Court affirms man’s death sentence
A Missouri law allowing judges to impose a death sentence after a jury deadlocks on punishment does not violate defendants’ Sixth Amendment rights, the Missouri Supreme Court has ruled. In […]
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