Braddy v. State

Harrel Franklin Braddy appeals his first-degree murder conviction and sentence of death for the killing of Quatisha Maycock, as well as his convictions and sentences for related offenses. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 3(b)(1), Fla. Const. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm Bradd/s convictions and sentences.

I. BACKGROUND

The evidence presented at Braddy’s trial revealed the following facts. Shandelle Maycock, mother to then five-year-old Quatisha, testified that she first met Brad-dy and his wife Cyteria through a mutual friend from church. Shortly after their initial meeting,…