Bennett v. State

OPINION

Following a jury trial, the district court convicted appellant Edward Bennett of attempted robbery with use of a deadly weapon, murder with use of a deadly weapon,' and attempted murder with the use of a deadly weapon. At the conclusion of the penalty phase, the jury found that aggravating circumstances outweighed the mitigating circumstances. The district court sentenced appellant to death pursuant to the jury’s verdict. On appeal, appellant raises numerous issues, none of which have merit.

The Facts

On February 8, 1988, appellant purchased a .45 caliber handgun at the Van Wagenen…