Duncan v. State, 436 So.2d 883 (Ala.Cr.App.1983), cert. WebFound 123 results for. (R. The circuit court's order clearly reflects that it considered all mitigating evidence that had been offered by Scott. Christie Scott was a 30-year-old woman who lived in Alabama, Russellville, with her six-year-old son. A good portion of Scott's testimony was inconsistent with the testimony of numerous State witnesses. Thus, in Waldrop's case, the jury, and not the trial judge, determined the existence of the aggravating circumstance necessary for imposition of the death penalty. Ring [v. Arizona ], 536 U.S. [584,] 609, 122 S.Ct. The missing outlet is not relevant to this theory of what caused the fire. ]: Well, maybe not every time because sometimes, you know, life without parole is just about as bad as death. Scott showed no emotion, she said, she did not mention her son the entire time, and Scott and her husband bantered back and forth about the length of his hair. Dr. Raphael Franco, an electrical engineer, testified that he was contacted by an Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms agent to evaluate whether the fire was electrical in origin. In other words, this particular murder fit the definition of three different ways the Alabama legislature has set out to be bad enough to justify capital murder. Scott's father, Donald Bray, testified that he did not ask Scott what she had done when he arrived at the scene but that he asked where his babies where. 874.) Even in cases where a potential juror has expressed some preconceived opinion as to the guilt of the accused, the juror is sufficiently impartial if he or she can set aside that opinion and render a verdict based upon the evidence in the case. Other states have also considered this issue since the United States Supreme Court's decision in Baze v. Rees, 553 U.S. 35, 128 S.Ct. 864. [Prosecutor]: I'll rephrase the question. at 337. (2) Materiality of the lost outlet. at 1567 (Ginsburg, J., dissenting). A prosecutor may argue every legitimate inference from the evidence and may examine, collate, [sift] and treat the evidence in his own way. Woodward v. State, [Ms. CR080145, December 16, 2011] So.3d , (Ala.Crim.App.2011). (R. See also Mason v. State, 259 Ala. 438, 66 So.2d 557 (1953); and Govan v. State, 40 Ala.App. Later during voir dire, defense counsel questioned C.M. Ex parte Colby, 41 So.3d 1, 5 (Ala.2009). In Carroll, then jurors recommended life without parole. [Prosecutor]: What is inferredwhat did you infer from her actions as far as long dead periods or long periods of silence in answering questions? 1712, 90 L.Ed.2d 69 (1986), the United States Supreme Court stated, in dicta, that [t]he denial or impairment of the right is reversible error without a showing of prejudice. (Emphasis added [in Bethea ].) See Stewart v. State, 398 So.2d 369, 375 (Ala.Cr.App. [S.S.]: The only reason I'm saying that is I have had discussions with his family as to what he may or may not know. As I went to sleep, the house was fine. We must not substitute ourselves for jurors, nor play their role in the criminal process.. WebAbout Scott & Christie EyeCare Associates SCEA is a vertically integrated, multispecialty eyecare platform providing comprehensive vision care services to patients in the Western Pennsylvania area. Therefore, the findings reflected in the jury's verdict alone exposed Waldrop to a range of punishment that had as its maximum the death penalty. Scott next argues that the circuit court erred in denying her motion to remove juror A.K. In this case, unlike Bethea, the jurors who ultimately were selected fell in the category of jurors who would likely have been the subject of peremptory challenges had such challenges been available. There are 100+ professionals named "Scott Christie", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. [Prosecutor], anything? B.H. And it may be a question that we have to come in here and put on the record with everyone present, but you can ask that question. I turned on the satellite and told him that he needed to go to sleep. United States v. Devin, 918 F.2d 280, 286 (1st Cir.1990). Can you do that or is that too deeply held a belief for you to put that aside? may have a close relationship with some individuals who, either family or friends, with some individuals who have a strong dislike toward the Russellville Police Department. Defense counsel again indicated that no meaningful voir dire of either juror had occurred and that these jurors were not questioned concerning their responses to questions on the juror questionnaires. ARIZONA Finally, it was also evaluated that the house was set on fire by Christie to get the insurance money. for cause because, she says, L.H. United States v. Gee, 695 F.2d 1165, 1169 (9th Cir.1983) ., McCrory v. State, 505 So.2d 1272, 1279 (Ala.Cr.App.1986).. See In re Std. Scott next argues that the prosecution misled the jury by referring to the jury's verdict in the penalty phase as a recommendation. Davidson testified that when Scott was in the ambulance Scott said, Don't call Jeremy. The record shows that juror A.K. Robert Robinson, a senior vice president for Alfa Insurance, testified that Alfa had two life-insurance policies on Mason Scott. One of three alternative counts was that Ms. Scott is indicted for, as far as a motive, for pecuniary gain. The jury had already spent over four weeks hearing testimony in this case. He said that Scott told him that she was alright and that she did not need to go to the hospital. Both the prosecutor and defense counsel indicated that they had no problems with the circuit court's method of handling the issue. The prosecution was entitled, on redirect, to further explore matters elicited during cross-examination by defense counsel. Mangione v. State, 740 So.2d 444, 455 (Ala.Crim.App.1998). Contact info: scott.christie@osbe.idaho.gov Find more info on AllPeople about Scott Christie and Idaho State Board of Education, as well as people who work for similar businesses nearby, colleagues for other branches, and more people with See Briggs, supra. The Court stated: Because Ross [v. Oklahoma, 487 U.S. 81, 108 S.Ct. P., which states: In all cases in which the death penalty has been imposed, the Court of Criminal Appeals shall notice any plain error or defect in the proceedings under review, whether or not brought to the attention of the trial court, and take appropriate appellate action by reason thereof, whenever such error has or probably has adversely affected the substantial right of the appellant.. 347, 116 L.Ed.2d 286 (1991); United States v. Westerdahl, 727 F.Supp. for cause based on her relationship to a critical state witness. In Batson, the United States Supreme Court held that it was a violation of the Equal Protection Clause to strike a black prospective juror from a black defendant's jury based solely on the juror's race. 883 So.2d at 67273. The jury recommended a life Wilson v. State, [Ms. CR070684, March 23, 2012] So.3d , (Ala.Crim.App.2012) (opinion on return to remand). Ala.Code 1975, 13A545(f). This Court is convinced that other defendants have been sentenced to death for murders that are less heinous, atrocious and cruel than this murder. Heavy weight is placed on the jury's recommendation. How long the excitement prevails is largely determined by the character of the event or condition. . v. Jernigan, 883 So.2d 646 (Ala.2003), the Supreme Court revisited its holding in Bethea and found reversible error in the trial court's failure to remove five prospective jurors for cause. That smoke blocked his airway, and he was choked to death. Later I remembered the light in my bathroom was off when I woke up.. Link in B!O FOLLOW MY NEW ACCOUNT!!!! See 13A546(f), Ala.Code 1975.4 Specifically, Scott argues that the compelling mitigation evidence that was presented from over 20 friends and family members warranted a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole and that the court's override of the jury's recommendation violates the Alabama Supreme Court's decisions in Ex parte Taylor, 808 So.2d 1215 (Ala.2001), and Ex parte Carroll, 852 So.2d 833 (Ala.2002). 2630, 129 L.Ed.2d 750 (1994) (The aggravating circumstance may be contained in the definition of the crime or in a separate sentencing factor (or in both).); Ex parte Kennedy, 472 So.2d 1106, 1108 (Ala.1985) (rejecting a constitutional challenge to double counting); Brown v. State, 11 So.3d 866 (Ala.Crim.App.2007); Harris v. State, 2 So.3d 880 (Ala.Crim.App.2007); Jones v. State, 946 So.2d 903, 928 (Ala.Crim.App.2006); Peraita v. State, 897 So.2d 1161, 122021 (Ala.Crim.App.2003); Coral v. State, 628 So.2d 954 (Ala.Crim.App.1992); Haney v. State, 603 So.2d 368 (Ala.Crim.App.1991). I crawled over to the door. Christie graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1984. Advisory Committee's Notes, Rule 702, Ala. R. Evid. Arson 64 (2012). If you have any special needs whatsoever whether it's medical or anything, let us know. Any conflicting evidence presents a jury question that is not subject to review on appeal so long as the State's evidence establishes a prima facie case, an appellate court must accept as true the evidence introduced by the State, accord the State all legitimate inferences from that evidence, and consider the evidence in the light most favorable to the State. And, again, if the fire had started in that box, this would have melted and it would have been consumed. (R. Yarborough also testified that Scott said that she didn't know how someone could be so unlucky as to have two fires in three years and I hope it ain't that one [the fire marshal] from Colbert County. C. Gamble and R. Goodwin, McElroy's Alabama Evidence 69.02(4) ( 6th ed.2009) (emphasis added). The Court: Are you talking about the deceased child's grandpa? What is meant here is an undue tendency to move the tribunal to decide on an improper basis, commonly, though not always, an emotional one. State v. Hurd, Me., 360 A.2d 525, 527 n. 5 (1976), quoting McCormick, Handbook on the Law of Evidence 185 at 439 n. 31 (2nd ed.1972)., State v. Forbes, 445 A.2d 8, 12 (Me.1982). . Scott asserts that the admission of this evidence violated Rule 404(b), Ala. R. Evid. Annot., Propriety of Imposition of Death Sentence by State Court Following Jury's Recommendation of Life Imprisonment or Lesser Sentence, 8 A.L.R.4th 1028 (1981). WebIn the final appeal, Christie Michelle Scott was declared the murderer of her six-year-old son, named Mason Scott. The Court will now discuss the jury's recommendation as a mitigating factor. Justice Ginsburg and Justice Souter dissented from the main opinion, arguing that Kentucky's protocol lacks basic safeguards used by other States to confirm that an inmate is unconscious before injection of the second and third drugs. Baze, [553 U.S. at 114], 128 S.Ct. and M.W. [Defense counsel]: Objection. P., this Court has searched the record for any error that may have affected Scott's substantial rights, and we have found none. It calls for speculation and conclusion and mental operation of another person. Relevant evidence means evidence having any tendency to make the existence of any fact that is of consequence to the determination of the action more probable or less probable than it would be without the evidence. Rule 401, Ala. R. Evid. We went to my room and went to bed. for cause. Learn more about FindLaws newsletters, including our terms of use and privacy policy. 1128.). Given the unique circumstances presented in this case, we cannot say that the missing evidence was material to Scott's defense. I feel that I don't like people messing with kids. The record shows that Scott requested jury instructions concerning the spoliation of evidence. Compare Brent G. Filbert, Failure of Police To Preserve Potentially Exculpatory Evidence as Violating Criminal Defendant's Rights Under State Constitution, 40 A.L.R.5th 113 (1996). And I don'tas the person I know him to be, I know him to be fair. Circumstantial evidence alone is enough to support a guilty verdict of the most heinous crime, provided the jury believes beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused is guilty. White v. State, 294 Ala. 265, 272, 314 So.2d 857, cert. 156, 157 (1908).. David Swindall, a claims supervisor with Farmer's Insurance, testified that after the August 2008 fire his company settled with the Scotts on their homeowner's policy and paid them $188,000 for the dwelling, $60,000 for its contents, and $5,500 for living expenses. 2588.). 280, 289, 86 L.Ed. 1364 (D.Ore.1989), affirmed in part and reversed in part, 945 F.2d 1083 (9th Cir.1991) (disapproving district court's use of a test balancing culpability of police, materiality of lost evidence, and prejudice to accused); United States v. Rodriguez, 917 F.2d 1286, 129192 (11th Cir.1990), cert. The Company, comprised of two ophthalmologists and five optometrists, practices out of two clinical, two optical locations, and one surgery center. CasesReport No. More significantly, the trial judge instructed the jury: If you find that the State has allowed to be destroyed or lost any evidence whose content or quality are in issue, you may infer that the true fact is against the State's interest. As a result, the uncertainty as to what the evidence might have proved was turned to the defendant's advantage. Id. Evid., given that the undisputed testimony showed that this fire was accidental and was not incendiary in origin. The greater the amount of insurance, the greater [the defendant's] motive for killing [the victim]. State v. Clay, 115 Wis.2d 697, 341 N.W.2d 417 (1983). Comments made by the prosecutor must be evaluated in the context of the whole trial. Thus, the circuit court did not abuse its discretion in denying Scott's motion to strike C.M. The admission or exclusion of evidence is a matter within the sound discretion of the trial court. Taylor v. State, 808 So.2d 1148, 1191 (Ala.Crim.App.2000). ), cert. This Court is bound by the decisions of the Alabama Supreme Court. In United States v. Herndon, 982 F.2d 1411 (10th Cir.1992), the defendant argued that similar acts evidence was irrelevant because the government had failed to prove that he had committed the earlier similar offense on which proof had been admitted. I was watching Fear on HBO. Alabama law requires the existence of only one aggravating circumstance in order for a defendant to be sentenced to death.. ), cert. [C.M. The record shows that on S.S.'s juror questionnaire she indicated the following in response to the question about her feelings concerning the death penalty: That people guilty of murder deserve the death penalty. In response to the question about the appropriateness of the death penalty for a person who intentionally kills another person, she checked the line indicating: The death penalty should or should not be used depending on the facts of the case. In answer to the question whether she agreed with the statement: Anyone who plans and commits the crime of murder should get the death penalty, she checked the line indicating that she [a]greed somewhat.. [T]he determination of whether or not to grant a motion for change of venue is generally left to the sound discretion of the trial judge because he has the best opportunity to assess any prejudicial publicity against the defendant and any prejudicial feeling against the defendant in the community which would make it difficult for the defendant to receive a fair and impartial trial.. Scott v. State, [Ms. CR081747, Oct. 5, 2012] _ So.3d _ (Ala.Crim.App.2012). [Prosecutor]: He's never going to get married, he's never going to go to school, [Prosecutor]: The loved ones, his family will never see him again. Dolan Gassett, a deputy fire marshal, testified that he found a disabled smoke detector in the hallway outside the boys's bedroom. Scott next argues that the circuit court encouraged, and in fact, had ex parte communications with the jurors. denied, 493 U.S. 970, 110 S.Ct. Munger said that he visited the scene of the fire and reviewed hundreds of photographs that had been taken of the damage. Christie Scott. McClendon v. State, 243 Ala. 218, 8 So.2d 883 (1942). The jury recommended a life sentence, but Was that appropriate for the death penalty every time? The prosecutor's comments and the trial court's instructions accurately informed the jury of its sentencing authority and in no way minimized the jury's role and responsibility in sentencing. Weaver v. State, 678 So.2d 260, 283 (Ala.Cr.App.1995), rev'd on unrelated grounds, 678 So.2d 284 (Ala.1996).. ), Jerry Yarborough, a paramedic with Pleasant Bay Ambulance Service, testified that when Scott's father arrived at the scene he was upset and said to Scott: Where's my babies? M.W. Freeman testified that the outlet the television was plugged into had the least damage of any of them in the room. (R. (R. Gurley v. State, 639 So.2d 557, 56368 (Ala.Crim.App.1993). and the following occurred: [Defense counsel]; Okay. 852 So.2d at 837. The Carroll Court stated the following concerning the relevance of the wishes of the victim's family: [I]n light of the wish of the victim's family that Carroll be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole rather than sentenced to death, evidence that was admitted without objection, we find it hard to reconcile the trial court's reliance upon the pain of the victim's family as one of its reasons for overriding the jury's recommendation. The trial court's instruction also failed to limit the State to the purposesas nonspecific as they werethat it advanced in support of admission of the evidence regarding Billups's involvement in the Avanti East killings. This Court may take appropriate action when the error has or probably has adversely affected the substantial rights of the appellant. Rule 45A, Ala. R.App. See Lowenfield v. Phelps, 484 U.S. 231, 24146, 108 S.Ct. Fortenberry v. State, 545 So.2d 129, 144 (Ala.1989). The circuit court concluded by stating that it gave heavy weight to the jury's recommendation. And it's because of the familial association and the fact that her own brother is one of the key witnesses in the case. I mean, obviously, one of them was the electrical. Indeed, we have held that the opinion of the friends or relatives of the defendant that the defendant should not be sentenced to death is not a relevant mitigating circumstances for the jury to consider at the penalty phase of a capital case. Taylor v. State, 666 So.2d 36, 53 (Ala.Crim.App.1994). The circuit court denied the motion based on K.B. for cause because A.K. I think she said she could follow the law. The imposition of sanctions upon noncompliance with a court's discovery order is within the sound discretion of the court. Briggs argued on appeal that the prior fires were not admissible because he was never charged with those fires, that he was not seen starting those fires, and that the evidence was admitted only to show his propensity to commit the charged arson. 905, 907 (1921). '. I don't want him here. (R. When reviewing a trial court's ruling on a Batson motion, this court gives deference to the trial court and will reverse a trial court's decision only if the ruling is clearly erroneous. Yancey v. State, 813 So.2d 1, 3 (Ala.Crim.App.2001). Turner v. State, 924 So.2d 737, 754 (Ala.Crim.App.2002). denied, 493 U.S. 1012, 110 S.Ct. Scott further asserts that it was error for the court to have an ex parte discussion with juror J.M. The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has stated: By its very terms, Rule 404(b) addresses other crimes, wrongs, or acts. (emphasis added). Mason's carbon-monoxide level, he said, was greater than 90% which is extremely high. Scott further argues that the circuit court erred in allowing testimony of Scott's post-fire conduct which, she says, was irrelevant and prejudicial. The evidence also showed that Scott had obtained two life-insurance policies on Mason and Noah within months before Mason's death and on August 15, 2008, had applied for a third life-insurance policy. 2464, 91 L.Ed.2d 144 (1986). The State moved that Munger be qualified as an expert. The Court: You couldn't put that knowledge out of your mind and go solely on what the evidence from the witness stand is? Part of the reason for the difference in treatment is found in the observation made by the Court in [California v.] Trombetta, [467 U.S. 479, 486, 104 S.Ct. We also conclude that that balance will necessarily be drawn differently in every case because fundamental fairness, as an element of due process, requires the State's failure to preserve evidence that could be favorable to the defendant [t]o be evaluated in the context of the entire record. Hammond, 569 A.2d at 87 (quoting United States v. Agurs, 427 U.S. 97, 112, 96 S.Ct. Christie is related to Keith Eugene Scott and Dianne Edith Scott as well as 3 additional people. 928 So.2d at 107273, quoting Charles W. Gamble, McElroy's Alabama Evidence 265.01(2) (5th ed.1996) (footnotes omitted).3 In deciding whether the declarant remained under the stress of excitement, the trial court may consider the context of the statement itself. McElroy's Alabama Evidence 265.01(2). WebScott Christie, James N. Disney, Beth Harvey, Deelynna Oliphant, and Patsy Wynn ran in the Republican primary for Center Township Board Member, Hendricks County on May 3, Davidson also heard Scott ask what fire marshal was at the scene. 675, 680, 411 S.E.2d 376, 380 (1991). [T]he probative value of the evidence of other offenses must also be balanced against its prejudicial nature to determine its admissibility. [Prosecutor]: As the judge said, you could follow the law. At this time I could hear crackling and popping. An extensive motion hearing was held on this issue. Munger testified that his firm is often retained to do an origin and cause analysis of a fire, that since 1984 he has been on the adjunct faculty for the National Fire Academy, that he taught and developed courses in fire prevention and fire investigation, that he had done some instructional work for the Alabama Fire College, that from 1980 through 1985 he was a deputy fire marshal in Montgomery and was responsible for 11 counties, that prior to becoming a fire marshal he had been a firefighter in the City of Cullman for three years, that he had taken specialty classes from the National Fire Academy, that he had attended seminars in fire investigation, that he has attended numerous classes sponsored by the National Fire Academy, that he had attended training seminars sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security, that he had attended classes sponsored by the International Association of Arson Investigators, that his doctoral dissertation was on residential smoke alarms, that he is member of the National Fire Protection Association and the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, that he had been qualified as expert in fire protection or fire causes in several hundred cases, that he had received various professional awards for his work, that he had published articles on the subject of fire prevention and investigation, and that he had been certified as an expert by the Alabama Supreme Court. Because you would be asked and have a responsibility to weigh the mitigating and aggravating circumstances if guilt was proven beyond a reasonable doubt, and you couldn't come in with the idea that you're always going to give the death penalty to someone that killed a child. WebView the profiles of people named Christie Scott. See Haney. at 1242. A trial court is in a far better position than a reviewing court to rule on issues of credibility. Woods v. State, 789 So.2d 896, 915 (Ala.Crim.App.1999). WebLiked by Scott Christie I was told working at the same company for 6 years showed stagnation instead of loyalty. 30, 32, 521 S.E.2d 27, 30 (1999) (Also, an expert's credentials are relevant to the weight and credit to be given to his testimony by the jury.); Khairkhwa v. Obama, 793 F.Supp.2d 1, 11 (D.D.C.2011) (There is no requirement that an expert possess formal education, and an expert may be qualified on the basis of his or her practical experience.); State v. Hollingsworth, 160 Wis.2d 883, 896, 467 N.W.2d 555, 560 (1991) (A person may be an expert under [W.S.A. (R. Scott was charged with three counts of capital murder. 376.) 2348, 147 L.Ed.2d 435.) Last, in Ex parte Billups, 86 So.3d 1079 (Ala.2010), the Alabama Supreme Court held that the court must instruct the jury on the purpose for which the evidence was admitted and not merely recite to it the laundry list of Rule 404(b) exceptions. The Alabama Supreme Court in Ex parte Belisle held that Alabama's method of imposing death by lethal injection, a three-drug protocol, did not violate the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Scott next argues that the circuit court erred in allowing evidence of how Scott treated Mason. In the case sub judice, identity was very much in question at the appellant's trial, as he denied setting fire to his estranged wife's house, because there were no witnesses who could place him at the house at the time the blaze began. [Defense counsel]: Judge, she's one of the teachers that commented yesterday that all teachers should be excluded from the jury because of their close work with children and the fact that a child is involved in this case. Even slight evidence to show a motive for doing the act in a criminal case is not to be excluded, but should be left to the consideration of the jury. Kelley [v. State ], 409 So.2d [909] at 914 [ (Ala.Cr.App.1981) ] (emphasis omitted). '. The State asserted that the statement was an excited utterance; therefore, it argued, it was an exception to the hearsay rule. (R. for cause. The voir dire examination shows that jurors B.H. 774, 145 L.Ed.2d 792 (2000), decisions. Extreme Disturbing Serial Killers Interviews, Are Serial Killers Psychopaths? Scott does not argue that Alabama's method of execution is unconstitutional because it is cruel and unusual. Little damage was done to the house and few repairs were necessary. indicated that he was biased based on his knowledge of the case. Scott did not object to Greenhill's testimony. Outlet number 3 was located between Noah's bed and the window but had been misidentified as coming from another room in the house. Contact us. The Court: Right. [L.H. Defendant had insurance on both structures and their contents and collected insurance proceeds after the January fire. Select this result to view Christie Carlotta Scott's phone number, address, and more. (R. Ninety percent is a very high [carbon monoxide] level. But I haven't slept the last two nights worrying about it. The record shows that Deputy Edwards testified that he interviewed Scott on August 26, 2008. The Alabama Supreme Court in Ex parte Tucker, reversing Tucker's conviction on an unrelated claim, stated: [W]e note that during the qualification of the venire, it was discovered that a potential venireman, Jerry Bradshaw, was the brother of a witness for the State. [Munger]: Yes, sir. Scott first asserts that the circuit court erred in excusing prospective juror D.T. A pediatrician, Dr. Duane Carter, testified that on February 6, 2008, he diagnosed Mason with bronchitis and prescribed an antibiotic Omniced, a steroid drug Decadron, and a codeine based cough syrup whose generic name is promethazine. WebMichelle Marie Christie, 31 Resides in Franklinville, NY Lived In Lockport NY, Buffalo NY Related To Andrewelizabet Christie, Elizabeth Christie, Jordan Christie, James Christie, Scott Christie Also known as M G Christie Includes Address (3) Phone (1) See Results Michelle Agnes Christie, 53 Resides in Hopewell Junction, NY denied, 502 U.S. 928, 112 S.Ct. Scott did not object to this argument; therefore, we review this claim for plain error. 86061.) Williams v. State, 710 So.2d 1276 (Ala.Cr.App.1996). Each of our sister Circuits to consider the issue has concluded that Rule 404(b) extends to non-criminal acts or wrongs, and we now join them.''. See Williams v. State, 611 So.2d 1119, 1123 (Ala.Cr.App.1992). See Phillips v. State, 39 So.3d 296, 304 (Fla.), cert. WebChristie Michelle Scott Women On Death Row. As such, the prior fire cannot be said to constitute an offense to which the general exclusionary rule applies.. The survey showed that 80% of the people polled had heard about the case and that 64% thought that Scott should be punished. completed a 12page questionnaire and was very candid with her responses on the questionnaire. M.W. Not only did [Scott] commit capital murder making her eligible for the death penalty, but three different elements were proven to make her eligible for the death penalty three different ways.. be removed for cause without stating any basis for the motion. She said that she tried to put in the code six times. A juror need not be excused merely because [the juror] knows something of the case to be tried or because [the juror] has formed some opinions regarding it. Kinder v. State, 515 So.2d 55, 61 (Ala.Cr.App.1986). In a prosecution for murder, evidence of former acts of hostility between the accused and the victim are admissible as tending to show malice, intent, and ill will on the part of the accused. What'swhat have you done to my babies? (R. All right. 3234.) Deference to trial court findings on the issue of discriminatory intent makes particular sense in this context because, as we noted in Batson, the finding will largely turn on evaluation of credibility 476 U.S., at 98, n. 21. 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