Utter, J. (dissenting) — I would reverse Rice's sentence based on serious errors committed at the sentencing phase of his trial. The prosecutor improperly argued to the jury to sentence Rice using the point of view of the children he killed. Additionally, Rice had a right to be present at the rendering of the verdict, and he did not waive that right. We may not assume the trial court's error to be harmless. I</p…
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