State v. Evins

Chief Justice TOAL:

Appellant Fredrick Antonio Evins (“Evins”) was convicted of murder, first degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC), and grand larceny. He was sentenced to death for the murder, thirty years imprisonment for CSC, and five years for grand larceny. This appeal consolidates his direct appeal with the mandatory review provisions of S.C.Code Ann. § 16-3-25 (1985). We affirm the convictions and sentences.

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

The victim in this case, Rhonda Ward (“Ward”), was the manager of a convenience store in Spartanburg. One early morning in February 2003, Evins approached…