[22-13548] (ECF: Thomas Goggans) [Entered: 10/25/2022 01:22 PM], Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Attorney Thomas Martele Goggans for Appellant Michael David Carruth. display: none; They also discussed whether Mr. Carruth was guilty of the crime. And we asked, what would he say, if was one-on-one with Brooks? 130.). He turned Pro in 1994 but retired in 2000. 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. By continuing to use this website, you agree to UniCourts General Disclaimer, Terms of Service, Although Carruth did allege a number of facts in his petition, he still fell short of the specificity requirement of Rule 32.6(b), Ala. R.Crim. 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). FindLaw.com Free, trusted legal information for consumers and legal professionals, SuperLawyers.com Directory of U.S. attorneys with the exclusive Super Lawyers rating, Abogado.com The #1 Spanish-language legal website for consumers, LawInfo.com Nationwide attorney directory and legal consumer resources. We agree. Carruth also asserted that the trial court erred by telling the jury that their verdict at the penalty phase was merely a recommendation and by not informing them that finding Carruth guilty of robbery-murder would automatically make him eligible for the death penalty. P., and failed to state a claim for which relief could be granted. See 11th Cir. WELCH, KELLUM, and JOINER, JJ., concur. may have been an unfavorable juror for the defense as well. See Rule 32.7(d), Ala. R.Crim. stated that he remembered being interviewed but did not recall the discussion. [A] circuit judge who has personal knowledge of the facts underlying an allegation of ineffective assistance of counsel may summarily deny that allegation based on the judge's personal knowledge of counsel's performance. Partain v. State, 47 So.3d 282, 286 (Ala.Crim.App.2008)(citing Ex parte Walker, 800 So.2d 135 (Ala.2000)). B.T. [13] [22-13548] (ECF: Thomas Goggans) [Entered: 12/14/2022 10:16 AM], Docket(#12) CJA appointment issued by this court to Attorney Thomas Martele Goggans for Appellant Michael David Carruth. Carruth did neither. P., did not provide a mechanism for granting Carruth permission to file an out-of-time petition for a writ of certiorari in the Alabama Supreme Court. February 20, 2002 / 6:44 AM P. In the previous subsection, we held that the allegations from paragraphs 3537 and Issue III of his petition were insufficiently pleaded. P. Similarly, Carruth failed to state what arguments he believed appellate counsel could have made regarding the claims from paragraph 114 of Carruth's petition in which Carruth claimed that the prosecutor elicited testimony from a witness that connected him to another murder in a nearby county. Roberson told us, Iwouldnt say nothing. R.M. Collins says Brooks doesnt deserve to die, because he didnt plan to kill the 12-year-old and showed remorse. Listening to [defense counsel], I think maybe he ought to go back to the council on Tuesday and recommend a proclamation for Mr. Carruth for being such a fine fella, a real hero, that was going to save this man's life that he just threw in that hole. (R1.2205.) Because Carruth failed to include any additional factual allegations in paragraph 38 of his petition, we similarly find that he failed to meet the specificity requirement of Rule 32.6(b), Ala. R.Crim. Michael David CARRUTH v. STATE of Alabama. Carruth argues that not allowing hearsay in such a situation runs afoul of Rule 102, Ala. R. See Rule 32.7(d), Ala. R.Crim. In paragraphs 3537 of Carruth's petition (C2.2122), as well as Issue III (C2.4146) of his petition which was incorporated by reference, Carruth supported this claim by alleging that the venire consisted of 41 prospective jurors of which 16 were black. Allowing McInnis to offer that testimony through hearsay would have deprived the State of its right to cross examine those witnesses. P., motion in this Court and not in a Rule 32 petition in the trial court. P. Next, Carruth asserted that the prosecutor committed prosecutorial misconduct by telling the jury that the mayor was present in the courtroom. 2:21-CV-00099 | 2021-02-02. 3: PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS. R. 26.1-1(b). 1. . Michael David Carruth (age 25) from Ritzville, Wa 99169 and has no known political party affiliation. The circuit court's order is not contradicted by the testimony presented at the evidentiary hearing. In Issue VI of Carruth's petition, he argued that the trial court made several errors during jury selection. Photos. 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. Bowyer managed to unearth his son's body and walked about one-fourth of a mile through woods to U.S. 431, where he flagged down a car. Accordingly, this Court must determine whether Carruth's petition contained sufficient facts that, if true, established an inference of racially discriminatory jury selection. Rather, counsel stated that he could understand how people could feel that way before the evidence was presented at trial. Even the best criminal defense attorneys would not defend a particular client in the same way.. See Rule 32.7(d), Ala. R.Crim. His second film, Upstream Color (2013), was an experimental science-fiction film which he wrote, directed, produced, edited, designed, and starred in. 1758, 90 L.Ed.2d 137 (1986). However, the circuit court only admitted J.H. After facts are pleaded, which, if true, entitle the petitioner to relief, the petitioner is then entitled to an opportunity, as provided in Rule 32.9, Ala. R.Crim. Please try again. 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. 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.) News Leader 9had the only TV newscamera at the hearing. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. [22-13548] (ECF: Thomas Goggans) [Entered: 10/25/2022 01:01 PM], DocketUSDC order Granting appointment of counsel as to Appellant Michael David Carruth was filed on 03/16/2015. Accordingly, those arguments are refuted by the record. The statement was hand written by a paralegal who worked for Carruth's Rule 32 counsel and was signed by J.H. Not with his son's killers still on the loose. However, Alabama does not recognize a cumulative effect analysis for ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claims. 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). # 21-21 at 106, 148. #MichaelCarruth #TrueCrime #Interrogation Michael David Carruth, 43, and Jimmy Lee Brooks Jr., 22, are charged with capital murder in the killing of Mr. 2. Rather, Carruth made a bare allegation that this comment rendered his trial fundamentally unfair in violation of his right to due process. (C2.61.) However, the Supreme Court of the United States has upheld the constitutionality of death-qualifying a jury. It also sentenced him to life in prison for the convictions for attempted murder, first-degree robbery, and first-degree burglary. 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.. We will now address the remaining issues. 1297, 122 L.Ed.2d 687 (1993).. 21-10413 | 2021-02-10, U.S. District Courts | Prisoner | When we played rummy cube and talked about the trial on the third and fourth nights of the trial we also talked about what sentence Michael Carruth should get., When we played rummy cube and talked about the case, not all of the jurors were in the hotel room. However, when asked if any of the jurors discussed the case during those gatherings, R.M. 0 Reputation Score Range. J.H. When a gurgling sound came from the child, [Brooks] commented the little M.F. 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. Carruth's counsel did not file a petition for a writ of certiorari seeking this Court's review of the decision of the Court of Criminal Appeals affirming Carruth's capital-murder convictions and death sentence. TermsPrivacyDisclaimerCookiesDo Not Sell My Information, Begin typing to search, use arrow keys to navigate, use enter to select, Stay up-to-date with FindLaw's newsletter for legal professionals. See also, Johnson v. State, 612 So.2d 1288, 1303 (Ala.Crim.App.1992).. further explained: [the conversations regarding the evidence] weren't cohesive in the end to make a full thought or angle on a decision to be made. display: block; Allegations that are not expressly argued on appeal are deemed to be abandoned and will not be reviewed by this Court. He is a male registered to vote in Adams County, Washington. [Defense Counsel]: Objection, Your Honor. See Rule 32 .7(d), Ala. R.Crim. Finally, Carruth argues that the circuit court erred by refusing to allow hearsay testimony at the evidentiary hearing. While it is true the striking of one person for a racial reason is a violation of the principles of Batson and grounds for reversal, see Williams v. State, 548 So.2d 501, 507 (Ala.Crim.App.1988), it is equally true that [m]erely showing that the challenged party struck one or more members of a particular race is not sufficient to establish a prima facie case. Edwards v. State, 628 So.2d 1021, 1024 (Ala.Crim.App.1993).. The facts and circumstances necessary to establish a prima facie case of purposeful discrimination in the jury selection process will, of course, vary from case to case, depending on the particular facts and circumstances involved. Kidd v. State, 649 So.2d 1304, 1311 (Ala.Crim.App.1994). However, B.T. 2052. [Entered: 11/14/2022 04:21 PM], (#9) USDC order granting COA as to the six issues listed above and otherwise is DENIED as to Appellant Michael David Carruth was filed on 11/09/2022. Thus, according to Carruth's petition, trial counsel did object to this jury charge and, consequently, did not render deficient performance. The child, William Brett Bowyer, fell into a shallow grave [that Carruth and Brooks had dug earlier]. Carruth, as an agent for Tri-County Bonding, posted $35,000 in bonds Aug. 15 to get Brooks out of the Russell County Jail on six counts of breaking and entering motor vehicles. Therefore, we are unable to determine, from the petition, whether trial counsel were deficient for failing to object to D.R. See Patrick v. State, 680 So.2d at 963. P., provides that a circuit court may summarily dismiss a petition if the court determines that the petition is not sufficiently specific, or is precluded, or fails to state a claim, or that no material issue of fact or law exists which would entitle the petitioner to relief under this rule and that no purpose would be served by any further proceedings With these principles in mind, we will address each of Carruth's arguments. Carruth raised a nearly identical claim in paragraph 75 of his petition. P. Furthermore, Carruth failed to allege that counsel's decision not to include those 12 issues was not the product of a sound strategy. Based on Bowyer's information, two men were captured and charged with murder Monday. The State appealed the circuit court's order to the Court of to the Criminal Appeals. See Rule 32.7(d), Ala. R.Crim. testified at the evidentiary hearing, he stated that the discussions regarding the evidence were not in-depth discussions. The two men also face charges of attempted murder, robbery and kidnapping, officials said. Neither the federal nor the state constitution prohibits the state from death-qualifying jurors in capital cases. [Entered: 10/24/2022 03:39 PM], DocketDEATH PENALTY APPEAL DOCKETED. "He called us on a cell phone and I had a deputy two miles away. See Rule 32.7(d), Ala. R.Crim. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. doesn't want to die and shot him two (2) more times in the head. 0 Add Rating Anonymously. (R1.1882.) The circuit court entered an order granting Carruth permission to file an out-of-time petition for a writ of certiorari in this Court. CR-06-1967. 's written statement for the purpose of impeaching the testimony J.H. Accordingly, the circuit court was correct in finding that Carruth failed to meet the specificity requirement of Rule 32.6(b), Ala. R.Crim. Contact us. P. Accordingly, the circuit court did not err by summarily dismissing the issues raised in paragraph 38 of Carruth's petition. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The trial court sentenced Carruth to death for the . 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., because, he said, his appellate counsel was ineffective for failing to file a petition for a writ of certiorari in the Alabama Supreme Court, and on Rule 32.1(f), Ala. R.Crim. Id. In his brief on appeal, Carruth acknowledges that hearsay is inadmissible in a postconviction proceeding. Tatum v. United States of America (INMATE 3), Miller v. United States of America (INMATE 3), Willie B. Smith, III v. Commissioner, Alabama DOC, et al. See Mashburn v. State, [Ms. CR110321, July 12, 2013] _ So.3d _, _ (Ala.Crim.App.2013), quoting Taylor v. State, [Ms. CR050066, October 1, 2010] _ So.3d _ (Ala.Crim.App.2010), quoting in turn Brooks v. State, 929 So.2d 491, 514 (Ala.Crim.App.2005) ( We can find no case where Alabama appellate courts have applied the cumulative-effect analysis to claims of ineffective assistance of counsel. ) Accordingly, this claim was meritless and the circuit court was correct to summarily dismiss it. ], [A]ll of the jurors, including the alternates, participated in this premature deliberation, at the hotel and/or in the jury room. Juror R.M. Therefore, this claim is meritless and counsel was not ineffective for failing to raise it on appeal. Paragraphs 3537 of Carruth's petition alleged that trial counsel were ineffective for failing to raise a Batson challenge to the State's allegedly discriminatory jury selection process. Carruth was also convicted of attempted murder, a violation of 13A62 and 13A42, Ala.Code 1975, first-degree robbery, a violation of 13A841, Ala.Code 1975, and first-degree burglary, a violation of 13A75, Ala.Code 1975, with respect to the victim's father, Forest Bowyer. Additionally, Carruth failed to allege any facts that, if true, would demonstrate that he was prejudiced by appellate counsel's decision not to include this issue on appeal. In those paragraphs, Carruth claimed that trial counsel were ineffective for failing to object to what Carruth asserted were numerous instances of prosecutorial misconduct. [Entered: 11/14/2022 04:15 PM], Docket(#7) TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION form filed by Attorney Thomas Martele Goggans for Appellant Michael David Carruth. Accordingly, Carruth's argument was without merit and the circuit court was correct to summarily dismiss it for failing to state a claim for which relief could be granted. }, First published on February 20, 2002 / 6:44 AM. State of Alabama v. Michael David Carruth Annotate this Case. Similarly, the record supports the prosecutor's comment regarding the existence of two knives. The State cited Giles v. State, 906 So.2d 963, 98586 (Ala.Crim.App.2004), overruled on other grounds by Ex parte Jenkins, 972 So.2d 159 (Ala.2005) (wherein this Court held that the Alabama Rules of Evidence apply to postconviction proceedings). Specifically, Carruth claimed that the prosecutor repeatedly referr[ed] to the granular substance found at the crime scene as lime. (C2.60.) It just sorta tore at me, butI feltI needed to be here.. It is all too tempting for a defendant to second-guess counsel's assistance after conviction or adverse sentence, and it is all too easy for a court, examining counsel's defense after it has proved unsuccessful, to conclude that a particular act or omission of counsel was unreasonable. [Entered: 11/14/2022 04:19 PM], (#8) USDC order granting IFP as to Appellant Michael David Carruth was filed on 11/09/2022. Can you sentence the man, who actually didn't pull the trigger, who actually did not kill little William Brett Bowyer, to death?. Judge Greene has personal knowledge of the unlawfulness of the petitioners' entry into the Bowyer house. 9.) #inline-recirc-item--id-92669bc2-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d ~ .item:nth-child(5) { In discussing the specificity requirement of Rule 32.6(b), Ala. R.Crim. The appendix is due no later than 7 days from the filing of the appellant's brief. Boyd v. State, 913 So.2d 1113, 112526 (Ala.Crim.App.2003)(emphasis in original). We note that Carruth did not disclose the identities of all the black veniremen that he claimed were struck in a racially discriminatory manner. (In re: State of Alabama v. Michael David Carruth). During closing argument, the prosecutor, as well as defense counsel, has a right to present his impressions from the evidence, if reasonable, and may argue every legitimate inference. Reeves v. State, 807 So.2d 18, 45 (Ala.Crim.App.2000), cert. Third, in light of the parties' submissions, the trial court must determine whether the defendant has shown purposeful discrimination. The appellant's brief is due on or before 12/27/2022. P. Next, Carruth argued that he was entitled to a new trial because, he said, the jury engaged in premature deliberations each and every day and night of his trial. (C. 1/21/69 taken on Sunday, January 14, 2007 at [J.H. Thus, it was a legitimate inference for the prosecutor to argue that the perpetrators each used a different knife. Flying bug found at Walmart turns out to be rare Jurassic-era insect A bare allegation that a constitutional right has been violated and mere conclusions of law shall not be sufficient to warrant any further proceedings.. Public Records Policy. This appeal follows. After Carruth and Brooks left the scene, [Forest] Bowyer dug himself out of the grave and flagged down a passing motorist for assistance. Shane Carruth (born 1972) is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, composer, and actor. However, Waldrop has not been overruled. Your email address will not be published. 3. The email address cannot be subscribed. On the same day the CIP is served, any filer represented by counsel must also complete the court's web-based stock ticker symbol certificate at the link here http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/web-based-cip or on the court's website. Nothing prevented Carruth from actually calling those same friends and family members to testify at the evidentiary hearing. USDC motions pending: MOTION for Application for Certificate of Appealability doc.51 MOTION for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis doc.53 filed on 10/19/2022. In Issue XI(C), Carruth asserted that the following instruction was misleading: if you determine that the mitigating circumstances outweigh any aggravating circumstances that exist your verdict would be to recommend punishment of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole (R1.2319.) Cases involving prisoner habeas corpus petitions regarding death sentences, Michael David Carruth v. Commissioner, Alabama Department of Corrections, (#14) ORDER: Motion for extension to file appellant brief filed by Appellant Michael David Carruth is GRANTED. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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.). 124.) Lee v. State, 44 So.3d 1145, 115455 (Ala.Crim.App.2009). I mean, I had my developing thoughts, but I hadn't heard all the arguments. (R. 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. William Brett Bowyer was twelve (12) years of age. According to Carruth, trial counsel were ineffective for failing to object to this instruction. He was in court Thursday and says capital punishment is the right decision in this case. 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. Therefore, he argued, several of the jurors had already made up their minds regarding Carruth's guilt before formal deliberations began. [Entered: 11/14/2022 04:19 PM], Docket(#8) USDC order granting IFP as to Appellant Michael David Carruth was filed on 11/09/2022. Required fields are marked *. Such a bare allegation is insufficient to meet the pleading and specificity requirements of Rules 32.3 and 32.6(b), Ala. R.Crim. The Bowyers were taken back to their home in order for Forest F. (Butch) Bowyer to get money for [Carruth] and [Brooks]. Here, the circuit judge who presided over Carruth's postconviction proceedings was the same judge who presided over Carruth's capital-murder trial and the same judge who sentenced Carruth to death. 's in-court testimony and this Court must give that decision great deference. 's written statement, combined with the testimony from the hearing, established that the jurors had already made up their minds regarding Carruth's guilt before formal deliberations began. Therefore, he said, trial counsel were ineffective for failing to object to those references. Notice of appeal filed by Attorney Thomas Martele Goggans for Appellant Michael David Carruth on 10/19/2022. P. Carruth offered no additional factual allegations in paragraph 79 of his petition. Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. Learn more about FindLaws newsletters, including our terms of use and privacy policy. Therefore, Ward never gave any testimony that connected Carruth to the murders in Lee County. And I can understand that. P. Accordingly, we need not address this issue. It was also good to have our predeliberations because then we kind of knew how each other felt about Michael Carruth's guilt before our deliberation at court. At the hearing, Carruth sought to introduce hearsay testimony through Janann McInnis, a mitigation expert, in order to establish that his trial counsel were ineffective during the penalty phase of his trial. Accordingly, Carruth failed to plead facts that, if true, would have entitled him to relief. See Woodward v. State )4 Accordingly, appellate counsel did allege grounds in support of Carruth's motion for a new trial. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. However, Issues IV and XVII, regarding the alleged improper denial of Carruth's motion for a change of venue and motion for the trial judge to recuse respectively, were raised by appellate counsel in Carruth's direct appeal. P. Carruth also claimed that appellate counsel was ineffective for failing to cite a single ground in support of Carruth's motion for a new trial. P., provides that [t]he petitioner shall have the burden of pleading and proving by a preponderance of the evidence the facts necessary to entitle the petitioner to relief . Furthermore, Rule 32.6(b), Ala. R.Crim. Additionally, Carruth contended that the prosecutor wrongly asserted that two knives were used in the crime. See Rule 32.7(d), Ala. R.Crim. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. The case status is Pending - Other Pending. P., and the circuit court was correct to summarily dismiss the ineffective-assistance-of-appellate-counsel claims raised in paragraphs 78 and 79 of Carruth's petition. We quash the writ. P. In paragraphs 7881, Carruth claimed that his appellate counsel was ineffective for failing to raise certain claims on direct appeal and failing to file an adequate motion for a new trial. P. In paragraph 71 of his petition, Carruth claimed that trial counsel were ineffective for failing to make an opening statement during the penalty phase of his trial. After Bowyer gave them money, the men slit his throat and shoved him into a grave they had dug about 18 inches deep, Boswell said. Therefore, the circuit court was correct to summarily dismiss Carruth's ineffective-assistance-of-appellate-counsel claim as it related to Issue VI(B) in his petition. Because the underlying claims in paragraph 74 of Carruth's petition were meritless, trial counsel could not have been ineffective for failing to raise objections. See Carruth v. State, 927 So.2d 866 (Ala.Crim.App.2005). The murder was made capital (1) because it was committed during the course of a kidnapping in the first degree, see 13A540(a)(1), Ala.Code 1975; (2) because it was committed during the course of a robbery in the first degree, see 13A540(a)(2), Ala.Code 1975; (3) because it was committed during the course of a burglary in the first degree, see 13A540(a)(4), Ala.Code 1975; and (4) because the victim was less than 14 years of age, see 13A540(a)(15), Ala.Code 1975. Hes on death row, two months after a jury found him guilty of shooting and killing Brett Bowyer, a crime that happened in February, 2002. Docket Entry 62. [Brooks] also cut Bowyer's throat. A review of counsel's statement reveals that counsel was not suggesting that revenge against Carruth was understandable. 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. The circuit court denied this claim after an evidentiary hearing. The men targeted Bowyer for a robbery and kidnapping because he owns a used-car lot and has a reputation for carrying large amounts of cash, Boswell said. Fee Status: Fee Not Paid. 's in-court testimony. Without such supporting factual allegations, it is impossible to determine, from the petition, whether appellate counsel was ineffective for failing to raise those issues on appeal. Judicial scrutiny of counsel's performance must be highly deferential. Thus, the prosecutor did not urge the jury to rely on his experience in asking for the death penalty. No hearings to be transcribed. [ # 13 ] Appellants brief due on 01/26/2023, with the appendix due seven (7) days from the filing of the brief. CRW (See attached order for complete text) [Entered: 12/16/2022 11:00 AM], DEATH PENALTY APPEAL DOCKETED. However, the argument that Carruth raised in Issue XI(C) of his petition is identical to the argument raised by the petitioner in Ex parte McNabb, 887 So.2d 998 (Ala.2004). Carruth, who works as a bounty hunter for his wife's bonding company, and Brooks showed up at Bowyer's brick, ranch-style home late Sunday night claiming to be narcotics officers, Boswell said. We did not. (R. See Rule 32.7(d), Ala. R.Crim. 2:18-CV-01578 | 2018-09-25, U.S. Courts Of Appeals | Prisoner | In Carruth v. State, 927 So.2d 866 (Ala.Crim.App.2005), this Court affirmed Carruth's convictions and sentences for capital murder and attempted murder but reversed Carruth's convictions for first-degree robbery and first-degree burglary on the grounds that those convictions violated double-jeopardy principles. 718 So.2d at 1157 (footnote omitted). 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. 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 agents on the night of February 17th, 2002. Jimmy Brooks and Michael Carruth were sentenced to death and remains on Alabama Death Row for the murder of twelve year old Brett Bowyer. COBB, C.J., and SHAW, J.,* recuse themselves. 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