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STATE v. LANEY

No. 26123.

367 S.C. 639 (2006)

627 S.E.2d 726

The STATE, Respondent, v. Michael James LANEY, Appellant.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

Decided March 6, 2006.

Rehearing Denied April 6, 2006.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Assistant Appellate Defender Robert M. Dudek, of Columbia, for Appellant.

Attorney General Henry Dargan McMaster, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, Assistant Deputy Attorney General Donald J. Zelenka, Assistant Attorney General Melody J. Brown, all of Columbia; and Robert M. Ariail, of Greenville, for Respondent.

Justice BURNETT:

Michael James Laney (Appellant) was charged with two counts of murder; two counts of possession of a weapon during the commission of or attempted commission of a violent crime; arson to a dwelling; criminal sexual conduct, first degree; and kidnapping. He was found guilty on all counts and sentenced to death. We reverse and remand for a new sentencing proceeding.

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On September 25, 2000, Dorothy...

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