State v. Owens

Gregory, Justice:

Appellant was convicted of murder in the commission of kidnapping and sentenced to death. We affirm.

FACTS

The victim, Ernest Vereen, was seventy-two years old at the time of his disappearance on October 10,1984. His body was never discovered. The State introduced the following evidence at trial:

1. Drag marks on the kitchen floor, an overturned basket, items scattered on the floor, and human blood stains on the bedsheets were found at the victim’s residence.

2. The victim’s eyeglasses and heart disease medication were left behind at his residence. His uncorrected vision rendered…