Turner v. State

James Daniel Turner appeals his conviction for first-degree murder of Renee Howard and his sentence of death. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 3(b)(1), Fla. Const. For the reasons that follow, we affirm Turner’s convictions and sentences.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The record reflects that Turner had been sentenced to jail in Newberry County, South Carolina, for a violation of probation stemming from a felony battery charge. While incarcerated at that location he was primarily assigned to perform various duties at the local sheriffs office and was given special privileges because he was…