Black v. State

Clarke, Chief Justice.

Robert Leonard Black was convicted by a jury in Banks County of murder and several other offenses, including aggravated assault, and sentenced to death.

Shortly before noon on August 20, 1987, the defendant entered the victim’s kitchen as she and her two children were preparing to leave. According to the two children, the defendant, nervous and perspiring, demanded a glass of water and the use of their telephone. The victim’s daughter left the room. When she re-entered sometime later, the defendant and the victim were struggling and the defendant had a handgun. The…