State v. Taylor

Rayvon Taylor appeals his convictions and sentence of death. As required by R.C. 2929.05(A), we have reviewed Taylor’s thirteen propositions of law. For the reasons that follow, we affirm Taylor’s conviction on one count of aggravated murder under R.C. 2903.01(B), aggravated robbery, and kidnapping. We reverse his conviction on one count of aggravated murder under R.C. 2903.01(A). We also find the evidence insufficient to sustain Taylor’s conviction for the R.C. 2929.04(A)(7) felony murder specification attached to the indictment. Therefore we vacate his death sentence and remand the cause…