You know, he was going to take a hit. Thus, the limited mandates of Ring have been satisfied in this case, because by returning a guilty verdict in case no. During the sentencing hearing before the Court, [Spencer] testified that he was sorry for what he had done and apologized to the families of the victims. 22, 304 So.2d 263, cert. 828, 829 (1909). Because there was no rational basis for an instruction on voluntary intoxication, we find no plain error in the trial court's failure to instruct the jury on voluntary intoxication or reckless manslaughter as a lesser-included offense. THE COURT: So even if you got him served and got him here, I would still have to have his lawyer here because the first thing I'm going to have to advise him of is his constitutional rights because apparently he's the same Bubba that's been referred to in these proceedings we've been trying this week as the supplier for the drugs that Mr. Spencer and Mr. Woods were dealing out of that apartment. Defense counsel requested that the trial court issue an attachment to have Cooper picked up and brought to court. Officer Collins testified that he heard additional gunfire as he was taking cover behind his automobile and that bullets were striking his vehicle. [Dr. Simmons]: Jerking is caused by the fact that during the dying process you have random disorganized discharge of neurons in the brain cells and the spinal cord. Simmons: Jerking is caused by the fact that during the dying process you have random disorganized discharge of neurons in the brain and the spinal cord. Rather, the evidence was properly admitted for other reasons, including, but not limited to, evidence of his intent and motive. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Bern, please know that I am with you all. Officer Collins stated that the individual told Officer Owen, [Y]ou hide behind that badge and gun. 561, 562 (1934). [Assistant defense counsel]: He indicated to us he was going to testify. (R. According to Spencer, he was cautious as he left the front of the apartment because he did not know if any officers were waiting for him; that he had the SKS in his hand pointed down at the ground; that as he was standing next to where Officer Bennett was lying on the ground, the officer's hand jumped and touched [him] and he fired the SKS assault rifle in an automatic reflex. (R. 721 Smith Rd. Further, Alabama's judicial override statute, codified at 13A-5-47(e), Ala.Code 1975, provides: In deciding upon the sentence, the trial court shall determine whether the aggravating circumstances it finds to exist outweigh the mitigating circumstances it finds to exist, and in doing so the trial court shall consider the recommendation of the jury contained in its advisory verdict, unless such a verdict has been waived pursuant to Section 13A-5-46(a) or Section 13A-5-46(g). View obituary. He was preceded in death by his parents, Odell and Maxine Williams, two half sisters LaDell Williams and Lenora Tipton. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. CC-04-4132. He is preceded in death by Father Jack Spencer, Mother Joyce Spencer, Sister Debra and Brother Brian. Even assuming, without finding as true, Spencer's contentions that the officers made remarks during the earlier encounter that caused Spencer to fear that the officers would hurt or kill him, those comments were made hours before the final encounter where the officers were killed. Thus, it is permissible for a trial court to discuss some or even none of the nonstatutory mitigating evidence offered by a defendant and its reasons for concluding that that evidence was not mitigating. It was he pulled his gun up and I already had the weapon in my hand so I opened fire.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Additionally, the evidence indicates that, upon hearing the commotion in the kitchen and looking outside and seeing police vehicles, Spencer had time to attempt to retreat by attempting to hide or escape from a window; however, he armed himself and proceeded to advance toward the commotion and a certain encounter with officers. Posted by Eddie | July 28, 2021. The trial court had found in its amended sentencing order on return to the first remand that, because the first shot had paralyzed Officer Bennett, he would have been unable to touch Spencer's leg and provoke the second shot. Such a holding is consistent with this Court's opinion in Windsor v. State, 683 So.2d 1027, 1037 (Ala.Crim.App.1994), aff'd, 683 So.2d 1042 (Ala.1996), in which we stated: In this case, however, there was no evidence that the appellant was intoxicated. Although [Spencer] offered an apology for his actions, it is in direct contradiction with the undisputed facts of the case nor his statement to police after his arrest, or his testimony before the jury in the penalty phase. Ingram v. State, 779 So.2d 1225 (Ala.Cr.App.1999). Johnson v. State, 820 So.2d 842, 874 (Ala.Crim.App.2000).. He stated that Officer Owen sustained grazing gunshot wounds and a number of entrance and exit wounds associated with multiple gunshot wounds to his back and arm. 1647.) It was-he pulled his gun up and I already had the weapon in my hand, so I opened fire. (R. See also Brownfield v. State, supra (jury conviction of the capital offense of the murder of two or more people during one act or pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct satisfied the requirement that an aggravating circumstance be found by the jury and the verdict itself rendered the defendant eligible for the death penalty, exposing him to a range of punishment that included the death penalty); and Yeomans v. State, 898 So.2d 878 (Ala.Crim.App.2004) (same). I dont know, and I can never prove it, but Im not 100 percent sure that Carlos didnt push me, or give me a shove out the door., Your email address will not be published. In addition, it must be established that the expected testimony is not merely cumulative or in the nature of impeachment, and the motion for a continuance must not be made merely for purposes of delay. The trial court filed an amended sentencing order with this court, and on February 27, 2009, we again remanded this cause to the trial court with instructions that it amend its sentencing order to clarify its findings regarding the nonstatutory mitigating circumstances and the judicial override of the jury's recommendation of life imprisonment without parole. The law of self-defense makes use of (1) rules, and (2) the reasonable-person standard. 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. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. 1659.) He loved telling stories, spending time with his grandchildren, playing cribbage and helping people. Specifically, Officer Clifton testified that he discovered a 9mm Luger High Point brand handgun in the attic where Spencer was found, a 9mm Beretta brand handgun hidden behind the heater in the middle bedroom of the residence, and assorted rounds of ammunition in the residence. Write your message of sympathy today. View . There was no reasonable theory to support an instruction on intoxication because there was no evidence of intoxication. Dumas identified the SKS assault rifle as the weapon Spencer had purchased on the night before the shootings. Aoife, from Moyvane, Co Kerry, and Eoin, Abbeyfeale, Co . Because the evidence did not support a charge on heat-of-passion manslaughter, the trial court properly rejected Spencer's request for such a charge. The trial court refused to issue the subpoena. Bennett, still out in the front of the building, said over the police radio: They are coming out the front. Collins wasnt able to go to the front door through the apartment because Woods, Chisholm and Owen were blocking the doorway. Spencer further testified that Curly stated, I wish I had a reason to come in this apartment, I'd show you who was weak; Y'all so damn bad, bring your asses out if you so tough; and We gonna get you and when we get you, we're gonna fuck you up. (R. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Here, the trial court considered the jury's recommendation as a mitigating circumstance and assigned it moderate weight. 1588, 161 L.Ed.2d 270 (2005); Turner v. State, 924 So.2d 737 (Ala.Crim.App.2002); Stallworth v. State, 868 So.2d 1128, 1178 (Ala.Crim.App.2001) (opinion on return to second remand). 266 (1910).. There is no photo or video of Kerry Spencer Shoemaker.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Spencer did not claim to be intoxicated at the time of the shootings. She said Spencer was still asleep when Nate first began talking with the officers at the back door. Washington testified that a minute or two later he heard gunfire from inside the apartment and that he remained hidden under the automobile until the gunfire subsided, at which time he fled on foot. Dumas stated that he did not think Spencer was serious; Dumas further admitted that he had ingested narcotics the night before the shootings. Obituaries week of March 1; . Flawless Execution. Collins said he felt a slap on his side and on his pistol which was holstered. 1965, 95 L.Ed.2d 537 (1987).. Thus, unlike the situation in McTerry, where the missing witness might have reasonably been located without causing any delay in trial, here, Cooper was to be Spencer's final witness, and the State indicated that it had no rebuttal witnesses based on the testimony previously presented; thus, any efforts in locating Cooper would have delayed the trial proceedings. THE COURT: Well, let's talk about that. 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. The foregoing opinion was prepared by Retired Appellate Judge H.W. We are sad to announce that on October 7, 2021, at the age of 65, Kerry Donald Spencer (Fort Myers, Florida) passed away. (Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Kerry Funeral Home, Wawa, 1-800-439-4937). In Ervin, the circuit clerk failed to serve 23 defense subpoenas, an oversight that was discovered by defense counsel near the close of the State's case. Spencer, citing Johnson v. State, [Ms. CR-99-1349, March 11, 2005] --- So.3d ---- (Ala.Crim.App.2005), avers that while Minor involved the use of prior convictions to impeach a defendant witness, its language was broader. (Spencer's brief at p. 408, 73 So. (R. According to Spencer, sometime between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on the morning of the shootings, he was awakened by someone kicking on the front door; he stated that the sound was different than when customers knocked on the door and that their business was always conducted at the back door, so he immediately knew it was not related to his drug business. Unprisoned will be available to stream on Disney+ from March 10. He conceded that he had fired his assault rifle the night before. On remand, this ambiguity must be clarified.. Kerry Spencer (@Swilua) December 5, 2017 The photo has captured so much attention, she shares it on Facebook every year. She stated that that morning one of the officer's took off his badge and tried to get Spencer to come outside, but that Spencer said the police could not get him outside in that manner. Officer Hugh Butler testified that he arrived at the scene and saw another officer in position at the front door of the apartment, so he approached the door as well; according to Officer Butler, as he walked toward the front door, he saw Officer Bennett lying on the ground, stating, I looked down and saw his eyes wide open, his pupils were blown and he had a hole in his face with a little bit of smoke coming out of it. (R. Between 9:00 o'clock and 10:00 o'clock the next morning he drank one beer, he took one Seraquil [sic] and possibly a very small amount of powder cocaine. May God bless your family and you have our sympathy at this time of sorrow. 1360, 143 L.Ed.2d 521 (1999); Johnson v. State, 620 So.2d 679, 701 (Ala.Cr.App.1992), rev'd on other grounds, 620 So.2d 709 (Ala.1993), on remand, 620 So.2d 714 (Ala.Cr.App. They are dying. Officer Collins testified that after receiving confirmation that the warrant was valid, he and Officers Owen, Bennett, and Chisolm returned to the apartment to serve the arrest warrant on Woods. 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. It then stated specific reasons for giving the jury's recommendation the consideration it gave it, including the appellant's participation in the robbery-murder and the jury's vote. Spencer testified that he carried his SKS assault rifle with him and put it beside his leg when he took a nap. Jimmy O'Neal Spencer. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. JUST KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Kerry Spencer Shoemaker (Saint Pete Beach, Florida), who passed away at the age of 82, on June 3, 2022. The officers' deaths in a hail of gunfire rocked Alabama's . 1687.) [Defense counsel]: One, to make a determination if the last May 25 subpoena has been served at Pearson Hall. 1725-33.) Evidence technicians and a crime-scene investigator photographed and diagramed the scene and collected evidence in the area. But the night before, we really did a lot of cocaine. Thus, the trial court clearly considered this evidence presented by Spencer when determining that this mitigating circumstance did not exist. 1676.) SPENCER, , KERRY DARNELL Age 34 of Rowlett, TX, passed away August 6, 2006. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. More recently, in Scott v. State, 937 So.2d 1065 (Ala.Crim.App.2005), this Court remanded the case for clarification of the sentencing order, noting in part: In a listing of mitigating circumstances the court found not to exist, the court included, Any other mitigating circumstance offered pursuant to 13A-5-52, Code of Alabama 1975. (C. The obituary was featured in The. 2167 Heucks Retreat Road NE. He was the only son of the late William Spencer Castle, Jr. and Edna Jane Yarnall. See also Lewis v. State, [Ms. CR-03-0480, April 28, 2006] --- So.3d ----, ----, (Ala.Crim.App.2006); Yeomans v. State, 898 So.2d 878, 904 905 (Ala.Crim.App.2004). Therefore, in returning a guilty verdict as to the charged capital offense of the murder of two or more people during one act or pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct, the jury of necessity unanimously found that that statutory aggravating circumstance had been proven beyond a reasonable doubt, i.e., 13A-5-49(9), Ala.Code 1975. According to Dumas, Spencer fired the weapon on the night before the shootings and essentially kept it in his possession from the time he purchased it until the shootings the following day. Spencer Jones hit four 3-pointers and scored 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the field, Brandon Angel added 14 points, seven rebounds and four assists and Stanford beat Washington 81-69 Sunday . It must be shown that substantially favorable testimony would be given by the witness and that the denial of a continuance would materially prejudice the defendant. Section 13A-5-53(b)(2), Ala.Code 1975, requires this court to weigh the aggravating and mitigating circumstances independently to determine the propriety of the Spencer's sentence of death. OBITUARY Kerry Spears, Jr. closed the final chapter of his earthly life on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the age of 31. 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. According to Buchanan, she confirmed for the Birmingham Police Department's dispatcher that Fairfield had an outstanding arrest warrant for Nathaniel Woods. My point being when it comes down to the liglag and it's time for him to get on the witness stand, both you lawyers are experienced enough to know that he's got a right to have his lawyer here, particularly in light of the evidence that he's got some criminal exposure in relation to all this stuff and that you've got to work with the lawyer about whether he is going to testify. 418, 139 L.Ed.2d 320 (1997). Hodges v. State, 856 So.2d 875, 893 (Ala.Crim.App.2001), aff'd 856 So.2d 936 (Ala.2003). 1659.) Jerry John Spencer, 75, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loved ones on October 29th, 2021 after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. 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. Born on January 22, 1928, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to A.A. (Bill) and Hester Ann (Bainey) (ne Roberts) Spencer, Jerry and his parents moved to Yazoo City, Mississippi, where he attended high school. Alabama . Darryl Turner. Rather, he now argues that the trial court's giving the State's requested instructions eight and nine and refusing the defense's requested instructions on self-defense, provocation, and felonious arrest was in essence an affirmative charge for the jury to return a finding of guilt and reduced the State's overall burden of proof. I can understand why you wouldn't. His attitude in both was one of entitlement or justification. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. A viewing will be at Omega Funeral & Cremation Service, 223 SE 122nd Ave Portland, on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, as the State argues in its brief on return to remand, this Court has considered and rejected that interpretation of Ex parte Taylor and Ex parte Carroll in prior opinions. 897.) The witness did not see the shootings; moreover, there was no indication that the witness was going to testify as to any specific communications between himself and the accused that would support a self-defense argument. ), aff'd 500 So.2d 1064 (Ala.1986), cert. He was 81 years old. [Defense counsel]: They don't show either way on this one, Judge. 710.) 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. At catcher, Jake Rogers will have to fend off a challenge from Donny Sands and possibly. Des Moines - Larry H. Spencer, 82, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 which was Armed Forces Day. It wasn't like I had time to say, Oh, you fixing to shoot me. In discussing nonstatutory mitigating circumstances, the trial court's amended sentencing order states: The defense called [Spencer] to the stand to testify in the penalty phase before the jury. In his amended sentencing order on return to second remand, the trial court has clarified its findings concerning the mitigating circumstance in 13A-5-51 (Ala.Code 1975), as to whether Spencer was capable of appreciating the criminality of his conduct or whether his ability to conform his conduct to the requirement of the law was substantially impaired during the commission of the offenses. He stated that Officer Bennett sustained a very close-range gunshot wound below his left eye, which passed through his brain case and portions of the brain before exiting though the back of his skull; he further testified that Officer Bennett sustained a gunshot wound to his chest that lacerated his heart and impacted his liver, esophagus, aorta, right adrenal gland, and spine but did not exit his body, and entrance and exit wounds on his arm associated with a third gunshot. On cross-examination, the following exchange occurred: [Defense counsel]: If somebody received gunshot wound B to the chest, would there be a short period of time afterward when myoclonic jerk could have been a factor? We don't know. Terry Spencer's passing on Thursday, December 22, 2022 has been publicly announced by Midland Cremation Society in Joplin, MO. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic, Harvey-Engelhardt Funeral & Cremation Services. It is the finding of this court that death is the proper sentence in this case. 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. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kerry Donald Spencer to pay them a last tribute. "Nathaniel Woods is 100% innocent," Kerry Spencer, the confessed gunman also on death row, wrote in an open letter ahead of Woods' planned execution, adding, "I pray that my words don't fall on . 1088-89.). Finally, Spencer argues that the jury-verdict-override sentencing scheme of Alabama's capital-murder statute is unconstitutional for a number of reasons. THE COURT: We checked the computer and the computer doesn't show him served. Spencer was the shooter but he had not acted alone, police alleged. 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. His holster had been hit, there was a hole in his pants and a wound to his leg. Spencer was found hiding in the attic of a nearby home, still armed. James, Linda, "RAP" and the rest of the family are in our hearts and prayers. Thus, although Spencer may not have formally requested a continuance, the actions he sought the trial court to undertake, of necessity, were the functional equivalent of a continuance. Rather, based on the evidence presented at trial, Spencer failed to establish any evidentiary foundation of intoxication that would warrant an instruction on intoxication. According to Officer Collins, Officer Chisolm came to the back of the apartment and, while he was showing Woods the printout and photograph, told him that the arrest warrant from Fairfield was for assault, at which time Woods again cursed the officers and then turned and ran back inside the apartment. They are irritated. Moreover, [w]hen reviewing a trial court's jury instructions, we must view them as a whole, not in bits and pieces, and as a reasonable juror would have interpreted them. The trial court further found the existence of two statutory mitigating circumstances: Spencer's age, pursuant to 13A-5-51(7) Ala.Code 1975, which was 24 at the time of the events; and the lack of significant history of prior criminal activity, 13A-5-51(1), Ala.Code 1975. Similarly, the witness in McTerry was an eyewitness to the shooting. Dr. Simmons testified that stippling on Officer Chisolm's face indicated that at least one of the bullets had been fired from close range. Jacqueline Buchanan testified that she was a public safety dispatcher with the City of Fairfield. See also Ex parte Waldrop, 859 So.2d 1181 (Ala.2002), with regard to Spencer's contention regarding the weighing of aggravating and mitigating circumstances. 309, 160 L.Ed.2d 222 (2004). Lawyers for Nathaniel Woods, 42, have maintained his innocence, pointing out that another defendant in the case, Kerry Spencer, confessed that he was the sole gunman in the 2004 slayings.. 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FindLaw.com Free, trusted legal information for consumers and legal professionals, SuperLawyers.com Directory of U.S. attorneys with the exclusive Super Lawyers rating, Abogado.com The #1 Spanish-language legal website for consumers, LawInfo.com Nationwide attorney directory and legal consumer resources. The average age of a Spencer family member is 71. The officers argued with Woods through a screen door. You know, that occasionally happens. 98.) Ill never forget that, Collins said. 733.) make a charitable donation in a loved ones memory, plant memorial trees in a loved ones name. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. In CC-04-4383 the count was seven (7) for life without parole and five (5) for death. 2. 928 So.2d at 326-27. Other times people just die. 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. Finally, in case no. McTerry, 680 So.2d at 955. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. It was originally set for trial on April 11, the same day this was to be tried, this particular case to be tried. Ex parte McWhorter, 781 So.2d 330, 342 (Ala.2000). Kerry is survived by his mother: Bernice Rose & husband Raymond; step-father: Frankie Spencer; father: James Moton; wife: Cammy Spencer; sons: Kerry Jr., Jordan and Kelin; daughter: Miranda; 2 brothers and 4 sisters. That subpoena was returned unserved on May 23, 2005, because Cooper had not been located. So do you really think once he talks to his lawyer that he is not going to invoke his Fifth Amendment privilege, especially in light of the fact he's told you he wouldn't come and has been apparently uncooperative? Bern, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. Ruben C. Parker, a sergeant with the Birmingham Police Department at the time of the shootings, testified that when he arrived at the scene, he saw Officer Bennett's service revolver on the ground approximately 6 to 12 inches from Officer Bennett's right hand, that another officer picked the weapon up from the ground and handed it to him, and that he kept the weapon in his custody until turning it over to evidence technician Chester White at the scene. Remembering all the football games we played together at Sellers with all the other guys was such a joy. denied, 898 So.2d 874 (Ala.), cert. Rogers v. State, 819 So.2d 643, 662 (Ala.Crim.App.2001). She stated that she next saw the officers take Nate down inside the kitchen and that she got up and went into the bathroom. [Defense counsel]: He's also kin to Nathaniel Woods. To constitute adequate legal provocation, it must be of a nature calculated to influence the passions of the ordinary, reasonable man, Biggs v. State, 441 So.2d 989, 992 (Ala.Crim.App.1983)., Hafford v. State, 674 So.2d 1386, 1390 (Ala.Crim.App.1995).. May your memories bring you comfort. What is he going to do? The following morning, defense counsel informed the trial court that Cooper was again not present. Finally, the trial court considered as a mitigating circumstance the jury's punishment recommendation. At the time of the shootings, 13A-3-23, Ala.Code 1975, provided: (a) A person is justified in using physical force upon another person in order to defend himself or a third person from what he reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of unlawful physical force by that other person, and he may use a degree of force which he reasonably believes to be necessary for the purpose. Rather, the witness in McTerry was an eyewitness to the family are in our hearts and prayers with! Seven ( 7 ) for death publication of the bullets had been fired close... 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