Hooks v. State

CHAPEL, JUDGE:

T1 Danny Keith Hooks was tried by jury and convicted of five counts of Murder in the 'First Degree in violation of 21 0.98.1991, § 701.7, in the District Court of Oklahoma County, Case No. CF-97-657. The jury found two aggravating circumstances for each count: (1) that Hooks had been previously convicted of a felony involving the use or threat of violence to the person; and (2) that the murder was especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel. In accordance with the jury's recommendation the Honorable Daniel L. Owens sentenced Hooks to death on each count. Hooks appealed his judgments…