Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District / Jul 29, 2025
State of Missouri, Respondent, vs. Narvel S. Harmon, Appellant.
Narvel Harmon appealed his conviction for first-degree harassment, arguing the circuit court abused its discretion by admitting evidence of a "trigger-like" gesture he made during his preliminary hearing. He contended the gesture was speculative as a threat and more prejudicial than probative. The appellate court affirmed the judgment, holding that the gesture was admissible as a threat toward the victims, demonstrating consciousness of guilt, and thus the circuit court did not err.