Clark v. State

BERGER, Justice:

In this appeal, we consider the January 5, 1995, sentence of death imposed by the Superior Court on Defendant Below — Appellant James B. Clark, Jr. (“Clark”) for the first degree murder of Clark’s adoptive parents, James B. Clark, Sr. (“James”) and Elizabeth C. Clark (“Elizabeth”). Clark has not pursued a direct appeal, as it is his expressed desire to be executed. However, an automatic appeal was docketed pursuant to 11 Del.C. § 4209(g). Clark’s counsel argues that the sentence should be set aside on the following grounds: (i) the Superior Court failed to give appropriate…