Ajabu v. State

SHEPARD, Chief Justice.

Kofi Ajabu’s role in a triple robbery-murder led to a sentence of life in prison without parole. When he appealed, we found certain defects in his sentencing and remanded to the trial judge, who imposed prison terms totaling 240 years. Ajabu claims this sentence is excessive. In light of the fact that the trial court could well have imposed life without parole a second time, we affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

When this case was initially here on appeal, we described the crimes involved this way:

On March 17, 1994, Nicholas Alíemenos, Lisa Alíemenos, and Christopher…