Legal Opinion
State v. Laney
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Decided March 6, 2006No. 26123PublishedCited by 43 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Justice BURNETT:
Michael James Laney (Appellant) was charged with two counts of murder; two counts of possession of a weapon during the commission of or attempted commission of a violent crime; arson to a dwelling; criminal sexual conduct, first degree; and kidnapping. He was found guilty on all counts and sentenced to death. We reverse and remand for a new sentencing proceeding.
FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
On September 25, 2000, Dorothy Hancock and Thelma Godfrey were murdered in Hancock’s home in Greenville County. The victims were neighbors and both in their eighties. Around 9:15 p.m. that…
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