Jackson v. State

This case is before the Court on appeal from a judgment of conviction for first-degree murder and a sentence of death, as well as a conviction for kidnapping. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 3(b)(1), Fla. Const. For the reasons set forth in this opinion, we affirm the convictions and sentence of death.

FACTS

Ray Jackson and his codefendant, Michael Wooten, were indicted and tried together for the kidnapping and first-degree murder of Pallis Paulk. The victim was murdered after she was kidnapped in retribution for having stolen drugs and money from Jackson. Both Jackson and his codefendant…