State v. Siler, Unpublished Decision (3-25-2004)

OPINION

{¶ 1} On December 12, 2001, the Ashland County Grand Jury indicted appellant, Brian Siler, on two counts of aggravated murder with specifications in violation of R.C. 2903.01, one count of endangering children in violation of R.C. 2919.22, one count of aggravated burglary in violation of R.C. 2911.11, one count of violation of a protection order in violation of R.C.2919.27 and two counts of domestic violence in violation of R.C.2919.25. Said charges arose from the death of appellant's wife, Brenda Siler.

{¶ 2} A jury trial commenced on May 7, 2002. The jury found appellant guilty as…