State v. Stuard

OPINION

FELDMAN, Chief Justice.

James William Stüard (“Defendant”) was convicted of three counts of first degree murder, one count of attempted first degree murder, three counts of first degree burglary, one count of second degree burglary, two counts of attempted sexual assault, and one count of armed robbery. All counts arise from four separate attacks on elderly women. Defendant, age fifty-three at the time of his conviction, was sentenced to death for the murders and received lengthy prison sentences for the remaining convictions. Appeal to this court is automatic. Ariz.R.Crim.P. 26.15,…