Moore killed two policemen (Arnold Strickland and James Crump) and a dispatcher (Leslie Mealer) after being booked on suspicion of stealing a car.

[3]: 139 The controversy involving his relation to Grand Theft Auto was revealed during an episode of 60 Minutes on March 4, 2005.

In the episode, a student demonstrated Grand Theft Auto to them[clarification needed], showing them the adult nature of the game.

[5] The trial judge barred the defense from introducing evidence to the jury that Grand Theft Auto incited Moore's shooting spree.

On February 17, 2012, the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals upheld Moore's conviction in a 5–0 decision.