State v. Brown

{¶ 1} This is an appeal as of right filed by Vernon Brown, who was convicted and sentenced to death for the aggravated murder with prior calculation and design of Duane Roan. Brown was also convicted of the murder of Tearle Toeran, aggravated robbery with firearm specifications, and two weapons violations.

{¶ 2} Among 21 assignments of error, Brown argues that trial counsel was ineffective by failing to challenge the competency to testify of his alleged wife, Jillian Wright, who was the main witness against him. He also argues that the state violated Brady v. Maryland (1963), 373 U.S. 83, 83…