Tramontano v. State

Ronnie Tramontano, Jr. appeals his convictions for first degree murder and kidnapping with intent to commit a felony. We affirm.

The evidence of other crimes was admissible as being either inextricably linked to the murder and kidnapping or probative of appellant’s motive. See Pomeranz v. State, 703 So.2d 465, 470 (Fla.1997); Griffin v. State, 639 So.2d 966, 969-70 (Fla. 1994); § 90.404(2)(a), Fla.Stat. (2000). The statements of co-conspirator James Reno Alexander were properly admitted against appellant since the state presented sufficient independent evidence of a conspiracy. See Foster v.…