State v. Middleton

Gregory, Justice:

Appellant was convicted of murder and sentenced to death in January 1985. His conviction was reversed on appeal. State v. Middleton, 288 S.C. 21, 339 S.E. (2d) 692 (1986). Appellant was retried and convicted of murder, first degree criminal sexual conduct, and armed robbery. He was again sentenced to death. This appeal consolidates his direct appeal and our mandatory review of his death sentence pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-25 (1985). We affirm.

GUILT PHASE

Appellant claims he was entitled to a directed verdict of acquittal on the charge of armed robbery. We disagree.

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