State v. Keene

R.C. 2929.05(A) requires us to undertake a three-part analysis of capital cases. First, we must review the specific issues raised by the appellant with respect to the proceedings below “in the same manner that [we] review other criminal cases.” Second, we must independently weigh the aggravating circumstances found by the trier of fact against the mitigating factors existing in the case. Finally, we must consider whether the sentence of death is disproportionate to penalties imposed in similar cases.

In this appeal, appellant raises twenty-six propositions of law. Finding that none of these…