Holmes v. State

DeBRULER, Justice.

Appellant Eric D. Holmes was convicted in a jury trial of two counts of murder for the intentional killing of Charles Ervin and the intentional killing of Theresa Blosl. Ind. Code Aun. 35-42-1~1(1) (West Supp.1995). The jury could not decide upon a sentence recommendation on a separate count calling for the sentence of death. Thereafter the trial judge did impose the sentence of death on the basis of the B(1) aggravator, killing while robbing, and the B(8) aggravator, multiple murder. - Ind.Code Ann. 85-50-2-9(b)(1) and (8) (West Supp.1995). Appellant was also convicted on…