State v. Roberts

The state presented evidence that appellant, who already had kidnapped and was holding one Patricia Sne Ramey, abducted Mr. and Mrs. William IT. Reed on August 5, 1974, and took them to their home in Cincinnati.. Appellant bound the Reeds, took their money, struck Mrs. Reed, and eventually choked Mr. Reed to death. Witnesses at trial included Ramey, Mrs. Reed and appellant.

Appellant submits that the removal of prospective jurors for cause, upon motion of the prosecution, when such jurors express an opinion opposing capital punishment, but indicate they could determine the guilt or innocence…