State v. Smith

SCHWARTZMAN, Chief Judge.

Lanny Smith appeals from his conviction for two counts of murder in the first degree and burglary. On appeal, Smith challenges the appointment of the special prosecutors, their presentation of evidence to the grand jury, and the admission of testimony from a jailhouse informant, as well as alleging a number of trial errors that he claims denied him his right to a fair trial. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

I

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On Tuesday, March 24, 1992, Leo and Mary Downard, an elderly manned couple, were found shot to death in their home in…