Vandiver v. State

PIVARNIK, Justice.

This case comes directly to this Court since it involves the imposition of a death sentence pursuant to Ind.Code § 85-50-2-9 (Burns 1985). Defendant-Appellant Wil liam Carl Vandiver was charged and convicted of murder, Ind.Code § 85-42-1-1 (Burns 1985), by a jury in the Lake Superi- or Court on December 19, 1983. The same jury subsequently heard additional evidence presented by the State to prove certain aggravating circumstances and, after additional deliberation, recommended to the trial court that the death sentence be imposed. The trial court agreed and accordingly…