State v. Hughbanks

{¶ 1} In this appeal, Gary Hughbanks Jr. (“Hughbanks”) raises 15 propositions of law. For the reasons that follow, we reject them. We have also independently weighed the aggravating circumstances against the mitigating factors and compared his sentence to those imposed in similar cases, as R.C. 2929.05(A) requires. We affirm the defendant’s convictions and sentence of death.

{¶ 2} Around 9:00 p.m. on May 13, 1987, William and Juanita Leeman returned to their home in Springfield Township in Hamilton County, Ohio. Once inside, William Leeman confronted a burglar, who proceeded to kill…