Mesac Damas v. State of Florida

This case is before the Court on appeal from a judgment of convictions of first-degree murder and six sentences of death. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 3(b)(1), Fla. Const. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm the convictions and sentences.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Overview

Appellant Mesac Damas (Damas) was indicted on six counts of first-degree premeditated murder for the killing of his wife, Guerline, and their five children in September 2009. The names and ages of the children were: Meshach (nine years old), Maven (six years old), Marven (five years old), Megan (three years…