Opinion ID: 2334891
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 9

Heading: Statutory Review of Death Sentences

Text: Because we find no error in appellant's sentences of death for the murders of Pablo Padilla, Sr., and Pablo Padilla, Jr., we must affirm the sentences of death unless we find that they were a product of passion, prejudice or any other arbitrary factor. 42 Pa.C.S. § 9711(h)(3)(i). We have reviewed the trial record and conclude that the sentences of death were not a product of passion, prejudice, or any other arbitrary factor, but were based upon the evidence. The evidence also was sufficient to support the aggravating circumstances the jury found when it imposed both death sentences. See 42 Pa. C.S. § 9711(h)(3)(ii). Accordingly, we affirm the verdicts and the judgments of sentence, including the sentences of death. [12] Justices SAYLOR and EAKIN, TODD and McCAFFERY join the opinion.