Kopsho v. State

William Michael Kopsho was convicted of first-degree murder based on the October 27, 2000, shooting death of his wife, Lynne Ann Kopsho. Kopsho appeals his conviction of first-degree murder and sentence of death. We have mandatory jurisdiction. See art. V, § 3(b)(1), Fla. Const. For the reasons explained in more detail below, we affirm Kopsho’s conviction and sentence.

*209FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Guilt Phase

Kopsho was initially tried by jury beginning February 23, 2005. The jury heard the story of Lynne’s murder primarily in Kopsho’s own words through a recording of his 911 call immediately…