State v. Prince

The State appeals a new trial granted to Roger Dewitt (Bill) Prince (Prince) on the charge of accessory before the fact of murder. Prince appeals his convictions for conspiracy and solicitation. We reverse the grant of the new trial motion and remand for sentencing, and affirm Prince’s two convictions. This case is a companion to State v. Charlie Dorn Smith, 447 S.E. (2d) 175 (S.C. S.Ct. 1993).

FACTS

On June 10,1987, the victim (Billy Graham) was found dead in his residence which had been extensively burned. The pathologist performing the autopsy, noting “fire-related injuries,” concluded that…