Romine v. State

Clarke, Presiding Justice.

This is the second appearance of this death penalty case. Previously, this court affirmed appellant’s conviction on two counts of murder, but reversed the death sentences on the ground that appellant’s presentation of potentially mitigating evidence was improperly restricted. See Romine v. State, 251 Ga. 208 (305 SE2d 93) (1983). The facts are set forth in our previous opinion. Stated briefly, appellant, Larry Romine, a former gospel singer and occasional preacher whose descent into a life of drugs and adultery met with severe parental disapproval and opposition,…