State v. Vaughters

HUNTER, JR., Robert N., Judge.

I. Factual & Procedural Background

On 5 August 1991, the Durham County Grand Jury indicted Ellerek Dermot Vaughters (“Defendant”) for first degree murder. Subsequently on 19 August 1991, the Grand Jury indicted Defendant for first degree kidnapping and robbery with a dangerous weapon. Defendant initially pled not guilty, and testimonial evidence against Defendant was presented at trial beginning on 22 October 1992. On 23 October 1992, Defendant changed his plea to guilty on all charges including first degree murder under the theory of felony murder based on…