See Bush v. State, 695 So.2d 70 (Ala.Crim.App.1995), aff'd 695 So.2d 138 (Ala.), cert. He love is everlasting. The officers checked the apartment to ensure that no one else was present and then established a perimeter around the apartment to begin searching the area for the suspects and to preserve the scene for evidence technicians. At the time the subpoena was requested, two defense witnesses and two rebuttal witnesses for the state had yet to testify.. See, e.g., Harris v. State, 2 So.3d 880 (Ala.Crim.App.2007) (death penalty imposed upon conviction of capital murder for the killing of two or more persons pursuant to one course of conduct or a series of acts); Woods v. State, 13 So.3d 1 (Ala.Crim.App.2007) (death penalty imposed upon conviction of capital murder in the shooting deaths of four Birmingham police officers); McNabb v. State, 887 So.2d 929 (Ala.Crim.App.2001), aff'd 887 So.2d 998 (Ala.2004) (death penalty imposed upon conviction of capital murder for the killing of a Montgomery police officer). 1658.) I knew it wasnt Nathaniel, and I was like, Who the hell is that? , Spencer continued to fire. On remand, the trial court should reweigh the aggravating and mitigating circumstances and resentence Spencer. Spencer was the shooter but he had not acted alone, police alleged. In addressing the statutory mitigating offenses, the trial court's amended sentencing order states: There was no evidence presented that Kerry Spencer's capacity to appreciate the criminality of his conduct or to conform his conduct to the requirement of law was substantially impaired during the commission of this offense; therefore, mitigating circumstance 13A-5-51(6) was not present.. KERRY SPENCER Office and Finance Manager admin@cif-ifc.org About Kerry NATASHA MACHADO Director of Programs and Initiatives nmachado@cif-ifc.org About Natasha JEN DICKMAN Communications Manager jdickman@cif-ifc.org About Jen STEPHANIE ROBINSON Fundraising and Membership Coordinator srobinson@cif-ifc.org About Steph MATTHEW PERRY On October 9, 2005, the trial court issued an amended sentencing order. The trial court was directed to reweigh the aggravating circumstances and the mitigating circumstances in resentencing Spencer. 190, 192 (1892) (error to charge jury that from certain facts they might reasonably infer that defendant was not in imminent danger). He further testified that although fragments recovered during the autopsy of Officer Owen exhibited characteristics similar to those fired from the SKS assault rifle, he could not conclusively state that those fragments were from the SKS assault rifle. Here, Spencer presented evidence indicating that he had ingested narcotics and alcohol the night before the shootings and the morning of the shootings. THE COURT: We checked the computer and the computer doesn't show him served. Spencer, Kerry Scott age 72 of Edina, Minnesota passed away peacefully on February 13, 2021. Officer Collins testified that he heard additional gunfire as he was taking cover behind his automobile and that bullets were striking his vehicle. Clearly these instructions, tracking the language of 13A-3-27(a)(1) and 13A-3-28, Ala.Code 1975, were accurate reflections of the law. 309, 160 L.Ed.2d 222 (2004). There was simply insufficient evidence from which a jury could have found beyond a reasonable doubt that Spencer was unable to form the requisite intent to commit capital murder, because he was experiencing a disturbance of mental or physical capacities, resulting from drug or alcohol use at the time of the murders. You say he is crucial. However, this evidence alone does not constitute evidence indicating that Spencer was intoxicated at the time of the shootings. According to Dumas, he had stayed there for approximately 18 or 19 days, and that, although he saw officers patrolling the area, the morning of the shootings was the first time he saw officers actually come to the apartment. Passed away Feb 2020. Alabama Death Row Inmate List - T. Jarrod Taylor. There is no indication that the sentence of death was imposed under the influence of passion, prejudice, or any other arbitrary factor. Dumas stated that Nate, Nook, Blue, three females, and he spent the night in the apartment on the night before the shootings, and that he slept on the sofa. There they found, and removed, shrapnel from his leg. Kerry is survived by his mother, Marie Spencer; three children; two step-children; four sisters; three brothers; five grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Mon Feb 27 2023 - 05:00. Unprisoned will be available to stream on Disney+ from March 10. denied, 524 U.S. 929, 118 S.Ct. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. THE COURT: Well, let me ask you a question. To share condolences please visit www.brookhavenfuneral home.net. The question is not merely what the defendant believed, but also, what did he have the right to believe. Alabama Code 1975, 13A-3-23 Commentary. According to Dumas, when he began walking back to the apartment, he saw a large number of police officers, so he continued walking to a different location. On September 9, 2005, the trial court held the final sentencing hearing. And so instead of having a coordinated movement, like when I pick up this paper clip or whatever, you have just random contractions, seizures if you would. Spencer had argued in his brief on return to remand that Dr. Gary Simmons testified at trial that, as he was dying, Officer Bennett may have experienced seizures or jerking, resulting in the possibility of Officer Bennett's having touched Spencer. The circuit court must consider evidence offered in mitigation, but it is not obliged to find that the evidence constitutes a mitigating circumstance. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of deep sorrow. 558 (1916) (compulsory process is a substantive right, a real right, and not an illusory sham to be satisfied by the issue of process, which is to be rendered ineffectual by hastening on to immediate trial), and Walker v. State, 117 Ala. 85, 88, 23 So. [T]he weight to attach to [a] known mitigating circumstance is within the discretion of the trial court. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. He was born on September 15, 1960. 1638.) SPENCER, Keith Wilbur - Born July 25, 1938, Keith passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, August 5, 2019. . He stated that shortly after he test-fired the weapon, there was a disturbance involving some women, so he got the SKS and fired it into the air a number of times to break up the dispute. . It has been years since I've seen you, but I knew you were always around, and to the family, may God bless you and keep you in your time of need. With regard to Spencer's third allegation, the amended sentencing order states: In addition, Dr. [Gary] Simmons testified at trial that Officer Bennett, who was found dead at the front door of the apartment was shot multiple times. Additionally, Spencer, knowing that the officers had returned because he looked out the window, exacerbated the situation by intentionally grabbing his loaded SKS assault rifle and proceeding toward the commotion in the kitchen. And specifically that Tyran Cooper was a drug supplier. THE COURT: Well, let's talk about that. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Climate activists, like the German Greens, you'd think, would thus themselves be practicing what they preach, at least limiting their emissions to some extent in order to set an example for the rest of us. The law is well-settled that a motion for a continuance, even when based on an absent witness, is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court. Kerry Spencer lit a candle 21/07/2022 Kerry Spencer wrote Missed and loved but thought about daily, a lady whom touched many hearts and made memories that will last in our minds forever Sleep tight and fly free XXXX JKLO Report abuse 21/07/2022 Comment on this message David Spencer wrote I miss you so much Pilley v. State, 930 So.2d 550, 561-62 (Ala.Crim.App.2005). 1719.) An accused is entitled to have the jury consider the issue of his intoxication where the evidence of intoxication is conflicting, Owen v. State, 611 So.2d 1126, 1128 (Ala.Crim.App.1992); Crosslin v. State, 446 So.2d 675, 682 (Ala.Crim.App.1983), where the defendant denies the commission of the crime, Coon v. State, 494 So.2d at 187; see Moran v. State, 34 Ala.App. Travis Dumas testified that he lived at the apartment with Nate Woods, Nock Spencer, and Fernando Blue Belser at the time of the shooting. In Ervin, the missing witnesses were not subpoenaed because the circuit clerk's office failed to perform its affirmative duty; there is no such failure by the circuit clerk's office here. According to Dumas, Woods went to the front door and began arguing with police officers at the door. Calvin Stallworth. Section 13A-6-3, Ala.Code 1975, states, in pertinent part: (a) A person commits the crime of manslaughter if: (2) He causes the death of another person under circumstances that would constitute murder under Section 13A-6-2; except, that he causes the death due to a sudden heat of passion caused by provocation recognized by law, and before a reasonable time for the passion to cool and for reason to reassert itself.. TermsPrivacyDisclaimerCookiesDo Not Sell My Information, Begin typing to search, use arrow keys to navigate, use enter to select, Stay up-to-date with FindLaw's newsletter for legal professionals. Dr. Simmons further testified that Officer Owen did not exhibit signs of stippling. He also testified that he obtained a GED in the job corps as well as an electrician trade, but felt it was more profitable to sell drugs. (R. 22, 304 So.2d 263, cert. Funeral: Private. She stated that she heard Spencer say What y'all doing? and then she heard two gunshots. See also People v. Perry, 61 N.Y.2d 849, 473 N.Y.S.2d 966, 966-67, 462 N.E.2d 143, 143-44 (App.1984) ([a] charge on intoxication should be given if there is sufficient evidence of intoxication in the record for a reasonable person to entertain a doubt as to the element of intent on that basis). According to Spencer, he dropped the SKS assault rifle at that time and fled. Our Location 140 Churchill Ave Wawa, Ontario P0S 1K0 Phone: (705) 856-7340 or 1-800-439-4937 Contact Us Phone: (705) 856-7340 or 1-800-439-4937 Unfortunately, I cannot make it to the service. This Court continued, stating: We note that the court's duty to issue subpoenas on an accused's behalf does not require the court to grant a motion for a continuance or a motion for an attachment. 59 (1909). As the Alabama Supreme Court has stated: See Lockett v. Ohio, 438 U.S. 586, 98 S.Ct. Kerry Spencer passed away at age 34 years old on August 6, 2006. THE COURT: If he is going to take the Fifth Amendment, I need to know that. It was he pulled his gun up and I already had the weapon in my hand so I opened fire.. We again pretermit our plain-error review of Spencer's death sentence pending the trial court's return to remand. Officer Hugh Butler was the first to go to Collins. However, in our first opinion remanding this case, this Court had noted that there was evidence at trial that Spencer had ingested cocaine, Seraquel, and alcohol on the morning of the shootings, and that the State had requested a jury instruction as to the level of intoxication required to negate specific intent to kill. May God bless you with the strength to carry on. Neil went home to be with his Lord and Saviour. Officer Collins stated that the individual told Officer Owen, [Y]ou hide behind that badge and gun. However, as Spencer argues in his brief on return to remand, there was evidence presented at trial that Spencer had ingested cocaine, Seraquel, and alcohol on the morning of the shootings. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. The trial court however did not consider this to be mitigating evidence because his specific apology directly contradicted the evidence presented, including his statement to police following his arrest and his testimony to the jury during the sentencing phase of his trial. The trial court noted: In CC-04-4129 the jury's recommendation was nine (9) for life without parole and three (3) for death. (65 years old). 61.) See, e.g. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home 290 Goodman Road East Southaven, MS KERRY SPENCER OBITUARY Southaven-KERRY SPENCER, 30, assistant supervisor for Wai Global, passed away Tuesday,. [Defense counsel]: I can't speak for what-he's afraid of what may happen to him if he testifies. According to defense counsel, an alias was issued on May 25, 2005, but defense counsel was unaware as to whether that subpoena had been served. (R. Officer Jody Jacobs of the Birmingham Police Department testified that he interviewed Spencer at the police station after Spencer was taken into custody. Dumas testified that after the officers left he heard Spencer say that if the officers returned he was going to bust em, which he interpreted to mean that Spencer was going to shoot the officers. Finally, in McTerry, this Court noted that the defense did not seek a continuance nor would an attempt to subpoena the witness necessarily result in any delay in the trial proceedings because there were two additional defense witnesses and two rebuttal witnesses for the State yet to testify and based on the witness's aforementioned willingness to appear in court earlier that day; further, there were no indications that he could not be found quickly. However, in light of the many levels of judicial scrutiny ahead in this case, we conclude it proper to ask the trial court to clarify its sentencing order as to this point on remand. [T]here must be evidence that the ingestion caused a disturbance of the person's mental or physical capacities and that that mental or physical disturbance existed at the time the offense was committed. Lee v. State, 898 So.2d 790, 838 (Ala.Crim.App.2001) (opinion on return to remand), cert. 1689.) In his amended sentencing order on return to second remand, the trial court now states as follows: There was evidence during the guilty phase of trial that [Spencer] had ingested cocaine the night before the shooting of these officers. God will give you comfort and strength at this time of great loss. Bucky McMillan, while serving on active-duty status as a judge of this court under the provisions of 12-18-10(e), Ala.Code 1975. The trial court's consideration of the jury's verdict as a mitigating circumstance and his decision to accord it moderate weight for the reasons stated was proper, as determined by this Court in the opinion issued on return to our original remand order. He drove there to help and encountered Nathaniel Woods for the first time. [Section] 13A-6-3(a)(2) is designed to cover those situations where the jury does not believe a defendant is guilty of murder but also does not believe the killing was totally justified by self-defense. Shultz v. State, 480 So.2d 73, 76 (Ala.Crim.App.1985). Kerry Spencer is a true professional. The trial court instructed the jury, in pertinent part, as follows: Number eight. 2984, 165 L.Ed.2d 990 (2006). The evidence from trial showed that the defendant ran out the back door of the apartment as he fired at Officer Collins as he took cover behind his patrol car. You can object [defense counsel], but quite frankly-. 1965, 95 L.Ed.2d 537 (1987).. Spencer bases his argument, however, in large part on the Alabama Supreme Court's holding in Ex parte Minor, 780 So.2d 796 (Ala.2000), which he characterizes as a case in which that Court came close to establishing a per se claim of reversible error when a trial court did not give, sua sponte, a limiting instruction concerning the proper use of bad acts evidence introduced in a capital murder trial. (Spencer's brief at p. Raper v. State, 584 So.2d 544 (Ala.Cr.App.1991). Spencer next challenges the trial court's use of the State's requested jury instructions number eight and number nine. This Court concluded that the circuit clerk had failed to perform its affirmative duty under 12-21-244, Ala.Code 1975, to see that the defense's requested subpoenas were issued before trial, and, thus, that the trial court had to take all steps necessary to ensure the defendant's constitutional guarantee of compulsory process. Id. JUST KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE. The undisputed evidence indicated that the officers were at the residence to execute an outstanding arrest warrant on Woods; that Woods refused to comply with the officers' demands to come outside and instead turned and fled into the apartment; and that the officers pursued Woods into the apartment. 98.) According to Spencer, he looked out the window and saw Curly. make a charitable donation in a loved ones memory, plant memorial trees in a loved ones name. 2348, 147 L.Ed.2d 435 (2000), was not violated because the jury's verdict in the guilt phase found that fact to exist beyond a reasonable doubt). This undisputed physical evidence contradicts the testimony of [Spencer] who testified he fire[d] the rifle merely as a reaction to Officer Bennett touching his leg. As in Woods and the cases cited therein, the trial court here did not enter specific findings as to the existence or nonexistence of nonstatutory mitigating circumstances, and the principles espoused in Ex parte Taylor, Ex parte Tomlin, and Ex parte Carroll, and the cases cited therein, were not met as the trial court's sentencing order did not state that the jury's recommendation was treated as a mitigating circumstance and did not contain specific findings as to the weight assigned to the jury's recommendation of life imprisonment without parole or the reasons for the judicial override of that recommendation. The law is well-settled that a motion for a continuance, even when based on an absent witness, is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court. McTerry v. State, 680 So.2d at 956. At a preliminary hearing Williams testified that he could not positively identify the shooter. I don't know what else to tell you. 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