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JOHNSON v. STATE

45883.

258 Ga. 506 (1988)

371 S.E.2d 396

JOHNSON v. THE STATE.

Supreme Court of Georgia.

Reconsideration Denied September 22, 1988.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Howard J. Manchel, for appellant.

Robert E. Wilson, District Attorney, Nelly F. Withers, Robert M. Coker, Assistant District Attorneys, Michael J. Bowers, Attorney General, Andrew S. Ree, for appellee.

SMITH, Justice.

The appellant, Victor Johnson, was convicted of two counts of malice murder and one count of armed robbery. He received three consecutive life sentences. We affirm.1

The victims, Albert Merkerson (72) and Sally Strickland (68), ran a "liquor house" in their apartment. The appellant and his friends, Pam Morgan and Cynthia Walker, went to the apartment for some drinks. After they arrived, Ms. Strickland went to her...

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