State v. Apanovitch

We review this case pursuant to R.C. 2929.05(A) as in other cases. We must independently weigh the aggravating circumstances against any mitigating factors. We must also independently consider whether appellant’s death sentence is disproportionate to the penalty in similar cases. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm the judgment of the court of appeals and uphold the sentence of death.

I

In his first proposition of law, appellant contends that the trial court erred by admitting “state of mind” witnesses to offer hearsay testimony. Appellant also urges that it was error to permit one…