State v. Barrett

FRYE, Justice.

Defendant, Jeffrey Lee Barrett, was indicted for two counts of first-degree murder and one count of robbery with a dangerous weapon [hereinafter armed robbery]. He was tried capitally. The jury returned verdicts of guilty on both counts of first-degree murder based on theories of premeditation and deliberation and felony murder. Defendant was also found guilty of the felony of armed robbery.

After a capital sentencing proceeding conducted pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 15A-2000, the jury recommended death for both first-degree murder convictions. As to both first-degree murder…