State v. Stanko

Chief Justice TOAL:

A jury convicted Appellant Steven C. Stanko of murder, assault and battery with intent to kill, criminal sexual conduct, two counts of kidnapping, and armed robbery and recommended Appellant be sentenced to death. In his appeal, Appellant raises issues regarding 1) the limitation of the scope of voir dire and 2) the omission of a statutory mitigating factor from the jury charges in the penalty phase. We affirm.

Factual/Procedural Background

This case arises out of two brutal attacks in a string of violent crimes committed in Georgetown County. The State alleged Appellant…