State v. Cooey

Cooey advances thirty-three propositions of law in this appeal. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm the convictions and sentence of death.

I

Our analysis begins with those issues primarily affecting the convictions.

A

Cooey’s nineteenth proposition of law is divided into nine parts in which he attacks the sufficiency of the evidence adduced to prove each count of the indictment (except those charging aggravated robbery) and each specification.

Cooey argues that the state failed to prove the prior calculation and design necessary to obtain convictions for aggravated murder under R.C.…