Opinion ID: 2613258
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Lack of Proof of Aggravating Factors

Text: Runningeagle next argues that two aggravating factors found by the trial court, pecuniary gain (A.R.S. § 13-703(F)(5)) and especially heinous, cruel or depraved manner (A.R.S. § 13-703(F)(6)) are inapplicable because of lack of proof beyond a reasonable doubt that he killed either Mr. or Mrs. Williams. He also claims that A.R.S. § 13-703(F)(6) is vague as applied for that same reason. But the jury found beyond a reasonable doubt that Runningeagle committed first degree murder and the trial judge's findings in the special verdict established sufficient culpability on Runningeagle's part to receive the death penalty pursuant to Enmund. These arguments are without merit.