Opinion ID: 1837021
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Joe Annie Butler

Text: ¶ 19. Joe Annie Butler (Butler), Wiley's grandmother, raised him and could have testified about his mental and physical deficiencies, his exposure to traumatic events such as the deaths of his brother and grandfather, and his quiet and loving nature. However, the transcript indicates that Wiley's assertion is without merit. Butler was called as a witness for Wiley and gave specific testimony as to raising Wiley, the grandfather's death, Wiley's nature, his schooling, and his work history. The other statements in the affidavit regarding uncorroborated medical conditions, such as Wiley's hand curling up one time as a child and later returning to normal or the headaches he denied having, do not appear to this Court to add any element of mitigation. Additionally, Dr. Gary Mooers, a professor of social work at the University of Mississippi, testified extensively as to Wiley's background, including deaths of relatives, abuse as a small child, injuries, schooling, and drug and alcohol use/abuse.