Browne v. State

*307OPINION

By the Court,

Young, J.:

Appellant Jason Evan Browne (“Jason”) was convicted of first degree murder for beating his wife, Chantelle Betty Elaine Browne (“Chantelle”), to death with a baseball bat. He was sentenced to death due to the aggravating factor of mutilation.

On appeal, Jason contends that certain statements made by the prosecutor during opening arguments constitute reversible error. He also alleges that certain hearsay statements were improperly admitted. In addition, he argues that the jury instructions on mutilation were constitutionally infirm. Lastly, he alleges that the *308evide…