State v. Broom

Romell Broom appeals his conviction and sentence of death. We uphold the conviction and the sentence of death for the reasons that follow.

This court is required to undertake a three-part analysis in all death penalty cases. State v. Clark (1988), 38 Ohio St. 3d 252, 527 N.E. 2d 844. First, we must consider all the issues raised by the appellant with respect to the proceedings. below. Second, we must independently weigh the aggravating circumstances against any mitigating *281factors to determine whether the death sentence is an appropriate sanction. Finally, we must independently determine…