Jean-Philippe v. State

Lesly Jean-Philippe was convicted of first-degree murder for the 2009 murder of his wife, Elkie Jean-Philippe, and of aggravated battery for his attack on his sister-in-law, Roya Gordon. On a unanimous jury recommendation, the trial court sentenced the defendant to death for the murder, after finding three aggravating factors. This is appellant Jean-Philippe’s direct appeal. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 3(b)(1), Fla. Const. Having considered the issues presented in this case, we affirm the appellant’s convictions and sentences.

I. BACKGROUND

Appellant was charged in January 2010 with one…