Rosemond v. Catoe

Justice KITTREDGE:

We granted a writ of certiorari to review the denial of Andre Rosemond’s application for capital post-conviction relief (PCR). Rosemond argues the PCR court erred in denying relief primarily due to a complete lack of mitigation evidence in the sentencing phase. We agree and affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for a new sentencing hearing.

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Rosemond was convicted of murdering his live-in girlfriend, Christine Norton, and Norton’s ten-year-old daughter. Rosemond confessed to killing Norton and her daughter and cooperated with law enforcement. There is no dispute…