Patrick Albert Evans v. State of Florida

Patrick Albert Evans appeals his two convictions for first-degree murder and two sentences of death.1 Because of errors that occurred during the trial, we *1224vacate the convictions and sentences of death and remand for a new trial.

Among other errors, the lead detective usurped the role of the jury by being permitted to opine that a voice heard on a 911 call-back recording belonged to the defendant, even though the detective had no prior knowledge of the defendant and no expertise in voice identification. In addition, the State insinuated unsubstantiated and incriminating facts when it…