State v. Tapp

Jarod W. Tapp appeals his convictions for- murder, criminal sexual conduct in the first degree, and first degree burglary. Tapp alleges the trial court erred in: (1) allowing the introduction of DNA evidence, (2) allowing expert testimony of a crime scene analyst and vietimologist, (3) failing to grant a mistrial based on undisclosed exculpatory evidence, and (4) failing to grant a directed verdict at the close of the State’s case. We reverse and remand in light of our supreme court’s recent decision in State v. White, 382 S.C. 265, 676 S.E.2d 684 (2009).

FACTS

On Friday, May 16, 2003, Julie…