State v. McManus

SHEPARD, Chief Justice.

Having completed his direct appeal, Paul McManus sought post-conviction relief. The post-conviction court largely rejected his claims, except for his contention that he is mentally retarded. Persuaded by his retardation claim, the post-conviction court vacated the sentence of death and entered a sentence of life without parole. We direct judgment for the State.

*782Facts and Procedural History

In May 2002, a jury found Paul Mc-Manus guilty of murdering his wife and two daughters and recommended the death sentence. The trial court found that aggravating circumstances…