State v. Burkins

— Wayne Eduard Burkins appeals his first degree murder conviction and exceptional sentence. We affirm because evidence of Burkins’ similar assault on another victim was admissible to prove a common scheme or plan, because the evidence was sufficient to prove premeditation, and because the trial court did not err in admitting evidence that is challenged on appeal. Moreover, under the standards set forth in RCW 9.94A.120(2), the trial court properly imposed Burkins’ exceptional sentence.

FACTS

Donna Anderson’s skeletal remains were found in an embankment approximately two months after she…