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State of Missouri v. Melvin Scherrer
Date: 07-09-2026
Case Number: 080881442
Judge: Brice Sechrest
Court: Circuit Court, Saint Francis County, Missouri
Plaintiff's Attorney: Saint Francis County, Missouri, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney: Mark Byrne
Description:
Bonne Terre, Missouri criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder.
Reported by Kent Morlan
In December 2012, Victim attended Movant's multi-day "tattoo party." At some point during the party, Movant believed Victim had a gun and planned to "rob and kill" him. Due to this belief, Movant hit Victim multiple times with a baseball bat and taped his hands behind his back. After retrieving a large toolbox from the bed of a truck, Movant, with the help of another individual, placed Victim in the toolbox. Movant then covered Victim's entire head with tape, such that "you couldn't see [any] flesh at all[,]" and closed the toolbox. For roughly ten to twenty minutes, Victim made noises and kicked the inside of the toolbox. Eventually, Victim went quiet.
Reported by Kent Morlan
In December 2012, Victim attended Movant's multi-day "tattoo party." At some point during the party, Movant believed Victim had a gun and planned to "rob and kill" him. Due to this belief, Movant hit Victim multiple times with a baseball bat and taped his hands behind his back. After retrieving a large toolbox from the bed of a truck, Movant, with the help of another individual, placed Victim in the toolbox. Movant then covered Victim's entire head with tape, such that "you couldn't see [any] flesh at all[,]" and closed the toolbox. For roughly ten to twenty minutes, Victim made noises and kicked the inside of the toolbox. Eventually, Victim went quiet.
Outcome:
Guilty.
Motion for post conviction relief denied.
Affirmed
Motion for post conviction relief denied.
Affirmed
Plaintiff's Experts:
Defendant's Experts:
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Missouri v. Melvin Scherrer?
The outcome was: Guilty. Motion for post conviction relief denied. Affirmed
Which court heard State of Missouri v. Melvin Scherrer?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Saint Francis County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was Brice Sechrest.
Who were the attorneys in State of Missouri v. Melvin Scherrer?
Plaintiff's attorney: Saint Francis County, Missouri, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Mark Byrne.
When was State of Missouri v. Melvin Scherrer decided?
This case was decided on July 9, 2026.