Taylor v. State

Appellant was indicted for the capital offense of murder during a robbery in the first degree in violation of § 13A-5-40 (a)(2), Code of Alabama 1975. After the jury returned a verdict of guilty, the trial court followed the jury's recommendation and sentenced appellant to life imprisonment without parole.

The state's evidence established that on the evening of February 4, 1982, Mr. Willie Ravizee and Ms. Fannie Bell Mack were at home in their trailer when someone knocked on the door. Ravizee opened the door and invited appellant inside. Thereupon, Ms. Mack excused herself and walked down the…