DePasquale v. State

OPINION

On February 2, 1988, Ronald Cane, appellant’s cellmate, was beaten to death. Mr. Cane suffered numerous skull fractures accompanied by bleeding in and around the brain. Bruises extended all over Mr. Cane’s arms, legs, and back. Additionally, a metal rod was inserted into Mr. Cane’s right ear canal.

At approximately 8:30 p.m. on the night of February 2, 1988, officers responded to a fire coming out of cell A-ll, appellant’s cell. Appellant was ordered to step out of the cell. He complied. After the unit had been evacuated, Nurse Hanke entered the cell and discovered Mr. Cane dead on the…