State v. Matthews

Harwell, Justice:

Appellant Earl Matthews, Jr. was found guilty of murder, armed robbery, assault and battery with intent to kill, attempted armed robbery, aggravated assault and battery, and unlawful possession of a pistol. On the recommendation of the jury, the trial judge sentenced him to death for murder. Appellant received 25 years, 20 years, 20 years, and one year, all to run consecutively, for the remaining crimes. *341This case consolidates appellant’s direct appeal and our mandatory review of the death sentence pursuant to S. C. Code Ann. § 16-3-25 (1976, as amended). We affirm the…