Opinion ID: 1472552
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 17

Heading: krs 532.075(3) review

Text: Pursuant to KRS 532.075(3), we have reviewed this record and determined that the sentence of death was not imposed under the influence of passion, prejudice, or any other arbitrary factor. There was ample evidence to support the finding of the aggravating factors of first-degree robbery and first-degree burglary. We have also reviewed all cases decided since 1970 in which the death penalty was imposed. We have particularly considered those in which a defendant was sentenced to death for intentional murders unaccompanied by other criminal behavior directed toward the victims, e.g., burglary, robbery, rape, etc., viz: Foley , 942 S.W.2d 876; Bowling, 873 S.W.2d 175; Haight v. Commonwealth, Ky., 938 S.W.2d 243 (1996), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 118 S.Ct. 110, 139 L.Ed.2d 63 (1997); Epperson v. Commonwealth, Ky., 809 S.W.2d 835 (1990), cert. denied, 502 U.S. 1065, 112 S.Ct. 955, 117 L.Ed.2d 123 (1992); Smith v. Commonwealth, Ky., 734 S.W.2d 437 (1987), cert. denied, 484 U.S. 1036, 108 S.Ct. 762, 98 L.Ed.2d 778 (1988); Slaughter, 744 S.W.2d at 415; Bevins v. Commonwealth, Ky., 712 S.W.2d 932 (1986), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 1070, 107 S.Ct. 963, 93 L.Ed.2d 1010 (1987); Harper, 694 S.W.2d 665 (1985) (two murders); and McQueen v. Commonwealth, Ky ., 669 S.W.2d 519 (1984), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 893, 105 S.Ct. 269, 83 L.Ed.2d 205 (1984). On the basis of this review, we have determined that the sentence of death in this case is not excessive or disproportionate to the penalty imposed in similar cases, considering both the crimes and the defendant. For the foregoing reasons, the judgment of the Knox Circuit Court is affirmed. All concur.