The defendant, Michael David Carruth, told [Brooks] I've done one, now you do one. At this point, [Brooks] shot the child in the head. J.H. State of Alabama v. Michael David Carruth Annotate this Case. 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. On cross examination, J.H. Decided: March 14, 2014 Michael David Carruth was convicted of four counts of capital murder in connection with the death of 12-year-old William Brett Bowyer. P., and for failing to state a claim for which relief could be granted under Rule 32.7(d), Ala. R.Crim. Broadnax v. State, [Ms. CR101481, February 15, 2013] _ So.3d _, _ (Ala.Crim.App.2013). (R1.2165.) ], [R.M. 2014) Citing Cases Brooks v. State For his role in Brett's murder, Carruth was also convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death. Accordingly, the circuit court was correct to summarily dismiss paragraph 39 of his petition. Copyright 2023, Thomson Reuters. 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. Engle v. Isaac, 456 U.S. 107, 13334 (1982). A third man, James Edward Gary, also will be charged with capital murder. No hearings to be transcribed. 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. Carruth cited no cases to the contrary in his petition. Some jurors at most may have made passing comments' concerning the nature of some of the evidence. The murder was made capital because he committed it during the course of a kidnapping, see 13A-5-40(a)(1), Ala.Code 1975; . On page 15 of the supplemental record on appeal in the present case, the Russell County Circuit Clerk noted that Carruth's original Rule 32 petition was part of the record on appeal from CR061967. Cancellation and Refund Policy, Privacy Policy, and A Rule 32 petition simply cannot provide the relief requested by Carruth; therefore, this writ is quashed.2. 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. Carruth argued that, although counsel raised an objection to that comment, they were ineffective for failing to obtain a ruling. LOW HIGH. testified that she remembered playing board games with other jurors at night in one of the hotel rooms. 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. 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. 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. WINDOM, P.J., recuses. display: block; 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 's in-court testimony. P. (C. 23.) Finally, the jurors learned how each other felt about Mr. Carruth's guilt and penalty. Similarly, the record supports the prosecutor's comment regarding the existence of two knives. 1/21/69 taken on Sunday, January 14, 2007 at [J.H. The 24-year-old Brooks of Smiths Station, stared without emotion as Russell County Circuit Court Judge Al Johnson followed a jury's recommendation. Docket Entry 62. 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. Russell Countys district attorneysays execution is the closest to justice as he can get in this case. P. In the previous subsection, we held that the allegations from paragraphs 3537 and Issue III of his petition were insufficiently pleaded. [Carruth] and [Brooks] entered the Bowyer home under the guise of being narcotics officers. However, this appears to be a typographical error because issue IX discusses improper testimony during the guilt phase of the trial and does not contain a subsection C. [Entered: 12/02/2022 10:14 AM], Docket(#11) Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Attorney Lauren Ashley Simpson for Appellee Commissioner, Alabama Department of Corrections. His co-conspirator, Jimmy Lee Brooks, Jr., was in the business of repossessing cars. Thus, a Rule 32 petitioner is not automatically entitled to an evidentiary hearing on any and all claims raised in the petition. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. In his petition, Carruth incorporated Issue IX(C) by reference. Because of the difficulties inherent in making the evaluation, a court must indulge a strong presumption that counsel's conduct falls within the wide range of reasonable professional assistance; that is, the defendant must overcome the presumption that, under the circumstances, the challenged action might be considered sound trial strategy. See Michel v. Louisiana, [350 U.S. 91] at 101 [ (1955) ]. He is the writer, director, and co-star of the prize-winning science-fiction film Primer (2004), which was his debut feature. By continuing to use this website, you agree to UniCourts General Disclaimer, Terms of Service, See, e.g., Ex parte Clemons, 55 So.3d 348 (Ala.2007). In its order denying the claim, the circuit court made the following findings: Several jurors testified during the evidentiary hearing. Docket Entry 22. Second, Carruth argued that the trial court erroneously granted the State's for-cause challenge of juror D.R. In paragraph 38 of his petition, Carruth again claimed that trial counsel were ineffective for failing to object under Batson in order to preserve the issue for appeal and for failing to create a record of the racial composition of the jury venire. [Carruth] then sat on Forest F. (Butch) Bowyer and told him to go to sleep. It was during this period of time that the child, William Brett Bowyer, asked [Carruth] and [Brooks] not to hurt his daddy. replied, Absolutely not. Carruth failed to explain why a photograph of the victims when they were alive constituted victim impact evidence. Thus, Carruth's underlying claim was meritless and trial counsel were not ineffective for failing to raise a meritless claim. The appellant's brief is due on or before 12/27/2022. The State objected to the admission of these statements on the grounds that they constituted inadmissible hearsay. P. Accordingly, we need not address this issue. According to Carruth, counsel were ineffective for failing to object to this instruction. 2:18-CV-01578 | 2018-09-25, U.S. Courts Of Appeals | Prisoner | According to court documents Jimmy Brooks and Michael Carruth would shoot the twelve year old three times in the head causing his death. Accordingly, we see no reason to overrule Giles. Based on Bowyer's information, two men were captured and charged with murder Monday. First, Carruth asserted that the trial court improperly instructed the jury when it stated: If an accused acquires a gun as loot during commission [of a burglary] then he is considered to be armed with a deadly weapon. (C2.72), quoting (R1.2232.) [22-13548] (ECF: Lauren Simpson) [Entered: 11/17/2022 06:17 PM], Docket(#10) Briefing Notice issued to Appellant Michael David Carruth. 718 So.2d at 1157 (footnote omitted). Were satisfied with the decision. 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. J.H. A bare allegation that a constitutional right has been violated and mere conclusions of law shall not be sufficient to warrant any further proceedings.. 397.) #inline-recirc-item--id-92669bc2-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-92669bc2-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { "He called us on a cell phone and I had a deputy two miles away. According to Carruth, those jurors had discussions regarding the case in violation of the trial court's instructions. 's in-court testimony and this Court must give that decision great deference. At the evidentiary hearing, Carruth presented testimony from two jurors and one alternate juror. We quash the writ. See Rule 32.7(d), Ala. R.Crim. In his petition, Carruth asserted that appellate counsel was plainly ineffective for failing to raise a number of meritorious issues in Mr. Carruth's appellate brief that, if raised, would have undermined the validity of Mr. Carruth's conviction and sentence. (C2.42.) J.H. 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. Learn more about FindLaws newsletters, including our terms of use and privacy policy. The judge told us not to discuss it. CRW (See attached order for complete text) [Entered: 12/16/2022 11:00 AM], Docket(#13) TIME SENSITIVE MOTION for extension of time to file appellant's brief to 01/26/2023 filed by Michael David Carruth. 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. P., petition requesting that he be allowed to file an out-of-time petition for a writ of certiorari in the Alabama Supreme Court. Rule 32.3, Ala. R.Crim. And I can understand that. Carruth introduced a statement that was purportedly given by J .H. Williams v. State, 710 So.2d 1276 (Ala.Cr.App.1996). I can understand that. (C2.2123. Notice of appeal filed by Attorney Thomas Martele Goggans for Appellant Michael David Carruth on 10/19/2022. Carruth incorporated the following arguments by reference: the State's illegal and discriminatory use of its peremptory challenges in violation of Batson (issue III); the trial court's improper denial of Mr. Carruth's motion for a change of venue (issue IV); trial court error in allowing the use of prejudicial evidence of pending charges (issue V); trial court errors during jury selection including the trial court's refusal to excuse jurors who were unfit to serve, improper excusal of a juror for cause, and; improper death-qualification of the jury (Issue VI); prosecutorial misconduct (Issue VII); trial court error in relying on hearsay in sentencing (Issue VIII); trial court error in permitting the State to elicit and argue testimony regarding nonconviction alleged bad acts (Issue IX); errors in the indictment, including the failure to allege an essential element of the crime and material variances between the indictment, the proof at trial, and the jury instructions (Issue XI); trial court error in double-counting kidnaping, burglary, and robbery as aggravating circumstances in the penalty phase (Issue XIV); the invalidation of Alabama's capital sentencing under Ring v. Arizona (Issue XV); trial court error in improperly admitting prejudicial photographs (Issue XVI); and trial court error in denying the recusal motion (Issue XVII).. This Court has held:: If an accused or an accused's accomplice acquires a gun as loot during commission of a burglary, the accused, for purposes of 13A75 [first-degree burglary], is considered to be armed with a deadly weapon. Miller v. State, 675 So.2d 534, 536, (Ala.Crim.App.1996), citing Pardue v. State, 571 So.2d 333 (Ala.1990). 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. 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. Id., at 98., In the first step of the process, the step at issue here, [t]he party alleging discriminatory use of a peremptory strike bears the burden of establishing a prima facie case of discrimination. Ex parte Brooks, 695 So.2d 184, 190 (Ala.1997). 's written statement indicated that the jurors discussed Carruth's guilt and a possible sentence before formal deliberations began, that statement was only offered for impeachment purposes. 214-***-**** View Phone. R. 26.1-1(b). For the reasons stated in the previous subsection, this claim was not sufficiently specific. Indeed, Carruth filed a Rule 2(b), Ala. R.App. 3.05 4.42 /5. 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. Mike has represented clients in successfully responding to union organizing efforts in 30 states. See Patrick v. State, 680 So.2d at 963). R. 26.1-1(b). No hearings to be transcribed. Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama. P., this Court has held: Rule 32.6(b) requires that the petition itself disclose the facts relied upon in seeking relief. Boyd v. State, 746 So.2d 364, 406 (Ala.Crim.App.1999). So we're asking y'all to take that into consideration in your verdict. [Entered: 11/14/2022 04:15 PM], (#7) TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION form filed by Attorney Thomas Martele Goggans for Appellant Michael David Carruth. P. In Issue II of Carruth's brief on appeal, he argues that the circuit court erred by finding that the allegations in paragraphs 3537 of his petition failed to state a claim for which relief could be granted. Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. I'm just going to make an objection to that, and we can take it up later. Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. at 689, 104 S.Ct. Brooks is nowmoved tothe state prison in Atmoore, Alabama, alonside dozens of others on death row. 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. The email address cannot be subscribed. Case DetailsPartiesDocumentsDockets Case Details Case Number: 22-13548 P., motion in this Court, and it was denied by order on February 28, 2008. 120.) } 844, 83 L.Ed.2d 841 (1985), is considered to be impartial even though it may be more conviction prone than a non-death-qualified jury. A judge sentenced 45 year old Michael David Carruth to death Wednesday in the kidnap and killing of a 12 year old boy whose wounded father was left for dead beside his son in a makeshift grave. The mode of transportation was a white Ford Crown Victoria that had a security shield between the front and back seats. I think it was good to have our predeliberations because we could discuss the evidence when it was fresh in our memory from that day. 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.. testified that he did not recall using the word predeliberations and stated that it is not a word that he would ordinarily use. P. As to the remaining issues listed in paragraph 79 of Carruth's petition, Carruth failed to state whether any of those issues were preserved for appellate review and, if they were not, whether each claimed error rose to the level of plain error. The circuit court denied this claim after an evidentiary hearing. Accordingly, the record does not support Carruth's claim and the circuit court was correct to summarily dismiss it. Michael Carruth and Jimmy Brooks, both on death row for the last 12 years, kidnapped the father and son from that home, stole money, then took them to that Highway 431 construction site - first. This Court granted Michael David Carruth's petition for a writ of certiorari to review the judgment of the Court of Criminal Appeals reversing the circuit court's judgment granting him an out-of-time petition for a writ of certiorari to this Court. [Entered: 11/02/2022 12:00 PM], Docket(#6) APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Lauren Ashley Simpson for Commissioner, Alabama Department of Corrections. Carruth argued that, had counsel objected, the trial court would have found a prima facie case of racially discriminatory jury selection and required the State to give race-neutral reasons for its peremptory challenges. Kennedy, who drove the car, was released in 2011. The circuit court summarily dismissed several of Carruth's arguments and held an evidentiary hearing on the remaining issues. Flying bug found at Walmart turns out to be rare Jurassic-era insect 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. And the healings just ongoing, its daily.. 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. February 20, 2002 / 6:44 AM 1758, 90 L.Ed.2d 137 (1986). 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. If you do not agree with these terms, then do not use our website and/or services. This appeal follows. See Rule 32.7(d), Ala. R.Crim. The trial court also sentenced Carruth to life imprisonment for the attempted-murder, robbery, and burglary convictions. Even the best criminal defense attorneys would not defend a particular client in the same way.. Pell stated that there was a grayish granule type substance mixed with the dirt that he believed to be lime or something possibly to cover up the bodies, the odor of the bodies. (R1.1769.). Therefore, he said, trial counsel were ineffective for failing to object to those references. See State v. Carruth, [Ms. CR-06-1967, May 30, 2008] --- So.3d ---- (Ala.Crim.App.2008). 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.) Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. See also, Johnson v. State, 612 So.2d 1288, 1303 (Ala.Crim.App.1992).. 3: Next, Carruth argues that the circuit court erred by summarily dismissing the arguments from paragraph 52 of his petition (C2.29), as well as the arguments from Issue VII (C2.5963), which Carruth incorporated by reference. testified that the discussions essentially involved comments regarding what the evidence was and not whether the evidence established Carruth's guilt. Carruth argues that not allowing hearsay in such a situation runs afoul of Rule 102, Ala. R. B.T. 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. P., motion in this Court and not in a Rule 32 petition in the trial court. Accordingly, we find that the circuit court did not abuse its discretion in denying this claim. Testimony at trial revealed that both Carruth and Brooks used a knife in an attempt to murder Forest Bowyer by cutting his throat. In paragraphs 111 and 113 of his petition, Carruth claimed that the prosecutor repeatedly referred to facts that were not in evidence during his closing argument; that the prosecutor improperly pointed out that the mayor was present; and that the prosecutor improperly commented that death would not be a possible punishment unless the jury convicted Carruth of capital murder. Copyright 2023, Thomson Reuters. # 21-21 at 106, 148. Fee Status: Fee Not Paid. (b) Suspension of Rules. 0 Reputation Score Range. While there, [Carruth] slapped the elder Bowyer. The Bowyers were taken back to their home in order for Forest F. (Butch) Bowyer to get money for [Carruth] and [Brooks]. 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. The trial court accepted that recommendation and sentenced Carruth to death. In addition, [t]he procedural bars of Rule 32 apply with equal force to all cases, including those in which the death penalty has been imposed. Burgess v. State, 962 So.2d 272, 277 (Ala.Crim.App.2005), quoting Brownlee v. State, 666 So.2d at 93 (Ala.Crim.App.1995), quoting in turn State v. Tarver, 629 So.2d 14, 19 (Ala.Crim.App.1993). Please enter valid email address to continue. 2052. 1. 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. See 11th Cir. Here he is trying to save. Bowyer underwent surgery and is expected to recover, officials said Tuesday. Any other charge other than those four capital counts does not carry that punishment.. According to Carruth, the State used 10 of its 15 peremptory strikes, or 66 percent, to remove prospective black jurors. 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. They then drove the father and son to a construction site in south Russell County, where they shot Brett three times in the head, slit his father's throat and left both for dead in a shallow grave. The circuit court also found that those allegations failed to state a claim for which relief could be granted. P.], 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 further proceedings', Where a simple reading of the petition for post-conviction relief shows that, assuming every allegation of the petition to be true, it is obviously without merit or is precluded, the circuit court [may] summarily dismiss that petition. Tatum v. State, 607 So.2d 383, 384 (Ala.Crim.App.1992), quoting Bishop v. State, 608 So.2d 345, 34748 (Ala.1992), quoting in turn Bishop v. State, 592 So.2d 664, 667 (Ala.Crim.App.1991) (Bowen, J., dissenting); see also Rule 32.7(d), Ala. R.Crim. A judge sentenced Jimmy Lee Brooks Junior to die by lethal injection on Thursday for his role in the kidnapping and murder of 12-year-old William Brett Bowyer. 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. See Rule 32.7(d), Ala. R.Crim. 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. "It was God's way of keeping him alive so he could tell," said Billy Carrico, a friend. 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. According to Carruth, trial counsel were ineffective for failing to raise an objection to this instruction. We note that Carruth did not disclose the identities of all the black veniremen that he claimed were struck in a racially discriminatory manner. Carruth based his request for relief on Rule 32.1(a), Ala. R.Crim. 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. Why is this public record being published online? We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. P. Accordingly, the circuit court was correct to summarily dismiss the claims in paragraph 73 of Carruth's petition. P., provides: Each claim in the petition must contain a clear and specific statement of the grounds upon which relief is sought, including full disclosure of the factual basis of those grounds. Brooks wasnt talking either, but the jury foreman from Februarys trial spoke up. They also discussed whether Mr. Carruth should get the death penalty. testified that the discussions at the hotel were never in depth but were merely passing comments about certain pieces of evidence. 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). The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed Carruth's capital-murder convictions and the corresponding death sentence and his attempted-murder conviction and the corresponding sentence to life imprisonment, but it reversed his convictions for first-degree robbery and first-degree burglary. 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. Thus, there was nothing objectionable about the trial court's instruction and counsel were not ineffective for failing to raise a baseless objection. In support of these arguments, Carruth incorporated Issue III of his petition as he did in paragraphs 3537. No hearings. Personal details about David include: political affiliation is unknown; ethnicity is Caucasian; and religious views are . East Alabama Convicted Killer Sentenced To Death, Alabama, 4 other states prevail in suit to block Equal Rights Amendment certification. gave at the evidentiary hearing. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. 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. In order to prevail on a claim of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel, a Rule 32 petitioner must show that appellate counsel was deficient for failing to raise meritorious issues on direct appeal and that, but for counsel's failure, the outcome of the petitioner's appeal would have been different. 131.) 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. Furthermore, in Davis v. State, 718 So.2d 1148 (Ala.Crim.App.1995), this Court held: A jury composed exclusively of jurors who have been death-qualified in accordance with the test established in Wainwright v. Witt, 469 U.S. 412, 105 S.Ct. 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. The email address cannot be subscribed. Docket Entry 61. The misconduct was only discovered during post-conviction proceedings.. Petitioner Michael David Carruth was a bail bondsman. Boswell said the killers covered the grave with dirt, and Bowyer began digging his way out as soon as they left. (C2.65.) Defense counsel stated: I agree that the D.A. See Brooks v. State, 973 So.2d 380 (Ala.Crim.App.2007). Additionally, Carruth contended that the prosecutor wrongly asserted that two knives were used in the crime. The circuit court summarily dismissed the allegations in paragraph 38 as insufficiently pleaded under Rule 32.6(b), Ala. R.Crim. 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