H. Brown, J. Our first task in a death penalty case is to consider the claims of error by appellant. Second, we must independently weigh the aggravating circumstances in this case against any factors which mitigate against the imposition of the death penalty. Finally, we must independently decide whether appellant’s sentence is disproportionate to the penalty in similar cases. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm the judgme…
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