January 5, 2007
Roger Lee Cherry v. State of Florida
Case Number(s):
SC02-2023

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Summary:

Mr. Cherry was convicted of the 1986 murders of Ester and Leonard Wayne, an elderly DeLand couple. Ester Wayne was fatally beaten. Leonard Wayne suffered a fatal heart attack. Mr. Cherry was condemned to death for both murders. This Court upheld the death sentence for Ester Wayne's murder on direct appeal. In this appeal, Mr. Cherry argues that he is not eligible for the death penalty because he is mentally retarded.