Abdool v. State

This case is before the Court on appeal from a judgment of conviction of first- degree murder and a sentence of death. 1 For the reasons explained below, we affirm Dane Patrick Abdool’s conviction and sentence.

BACKGROUND

The evidence presented at Abdool’s trial revealed that on the evening of February 24, 2006, 17-year-old Amelia Sookdeo was at the home of her best friend, Natasha Jagllal, when she told Natasha that she planned to meet 19-year-old Dane Abdool later that night and have some drinks with him. Around 10 p.m., Natasha’s mother drove Amelia home and watched her walk in the door.…