Legal Opinion
State v. Kelley
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Decided July 24, 1995No. 24278PublishedCited by 46 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Toal, Justice:
Donald Kelley was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. We affirm.
FACTS
On August 2, 1992, Barbara Myers found her niece, Christine Peterson, dead in the living room of Myers’ home. At least one hundred and sixteen blows covered Peterson’s body, including bruises, abrasions, and lacerations. Donald Kelley, Peterson’s boyfriend, was the only person in the home when Myers found her niece.
Kelly was indicted and tried for murder. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. This appeal follows.
LAW/ANALYSIS
1. Batson
Kelly first claims the Solicitor’s explanation for…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Batson v. KentuckySupreme Court of the United States · 1986
- State v. AlexanderSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1991
- State v. KornahrensSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1986
- State v. FranklinSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1995
- State v. OglesbySupreme Court of South Carolina · 1989
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3Cited by46 opinions
- State v. AdamsCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 2003
- State v. BrazellSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1997
- State v. WilliamsSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1996
- State v. LylesCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 2008
- State v. EaslerCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 1996
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