State v. Wilson

Citations

• 2024 Ohio 2257

Syllabus

Double homicide murder R.C. 2903.02(A) R.C. 2903.02(B) felonious assault R.C. 2903.11(A)(1)-(2) bench trial manifest weight of the evidence, insufficient evidence complicity theory circumstantial evidence. Defendant-appellant was convicted at a bench trial of two homicides and various assaults that stem from two separate instances. We find on review that the state presented sufficient evidence in the first instance that the defendant was complicit in the first murder and related felonious assault charges. However, we find the state failed to present sufficient evidence for the second murder and related felonious assaults charges. Appellant's convictions as to the first murder and related assault charges are sustained. Appellant's convictions for the second murder and assault charges are vacated. All remaining convictions are affirmed. Case remanded to the trial court for resentencing.