Turner v. State

Eric Duane Turner, a prisoner under two sentences of death, appeals his two convictions of first-degree murder and the sentences imposed. He also appeals his sentences and convictions for two counts of kidnapping and one count of armed robbery. We have jurisdiction based on article V, section 3(b)(1) of the Florida Constitution.

We affirm Turner's murder convictions. We reverse the death sentences and remand for the imposition of life sentences without possibility of parole for twenty-five years because the trial judge erred when he overrode the jury's life recommendations. We affirm Turner's…