Tyler Joseph Barefield v. State of Arkansas

Summary

The court affirmed the capital-murder judgment, holding that the circuit court did not abuse its discretion by excluding the defense's proposed alternative-perpetrator and motive evidence. The excluded evidence was not sufficiently linked to the murders, and the evidence concerning the rifle's telescopic sight was relevant and not unduly prejudicial or confusing. The court also found no prejudicial error in its required review of the record.