Burch v. State
Court of Appeals of Maryland
1Opinion of the Court
WILNER, Judge.
In the early morning hours of March 19, 1995, appellant broke into the home of Robert and Cleo Davis, an elderly couple in their 70’s, for the purpose of stealing property that he could eventually sell in order to buy cocaine. When confronted by the Davises, he savagely attacked them and then stole some guns, some money, and Mr. Davis’s truck. Mr. and Mrs. Davis died as a result of the injuries inflicted by appellant.
A jury in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County found appellant guilty of multiple offenses, including, as to each of the victims, premeditated first degree…
Also in this document: Dissent.
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