Weik v. State

We granted a writ of certiorari to review the denial of John Edward Weik’s (Weik or Petitioner) application for capital post-conviction relief (PCR). Weik argues the PCR court erred in denying relief on a number of grounds. We reach only the challenge concerning the complete lack of social history mitigation evidence in the sentencing phase. Because of the lack of social history mitigation evidence, we are constrained to reverse and remand for a new sentencing hearing.

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Weik was convicted of murdering his former girlfriend following an argument over the couple’s child. Weik confessed to the…