State v. Vazquez

Chief Justice TOAL:

Angle “Angel” Joe Perrie Vazquez (Appellant) was convicted of two counts of murder, one count of armed robbery, four counts of kidnapping, and one count of criminal conspiracy. Appellant was sentenced to death for the murders and thirty years for each count of kidnapping. Appellant appealed.

Factual/Procedural Background

The events leading up to Appellant’s arrest began at the Burger King restaurant (the restaurant) in Myrtle Beach where Appellant worked. One of the restaurant’s patrons overheard Appellant using profanity in the restaurant. Appellant cursed at fellow employee…