State v. Shackelford

SUBSTITUTE OPINION.

THE COURT’S PRIOR OPINION DATED JANUARY 20, 2010 IS HEREBY WITHDRAWN.

BURDICK, Justice.

Dale Carter Shackelford appeals from his judgment of conviction, based upon jury verdicts finding him guilty of the first-degree murders of Donna Fontaine and Fred Palahniuk, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, first-degree arson, conspiracy to commit first-degree arson, and preparing false evidence. He also appeals from his sentences of death for first-degree murder, as well as the partial denial of his claims for post-conviction relief. The State cross-appeals, challenging the…