March 7, 2007
Billy Leon Kearse v. State of Florida
Case Number(s):
SC05-1876, SC06-942

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Summary:

Mr. Kearse was convicted of the 1991 murder of Fort Pierce Police Officer Danny Parrish, who was fatally shot. Mr. Kearse was condemned. On direct appeal, this Court vacated his death sentence and ordered a new penalty hearing. The jury voted unanimously to recommend a death sentence and Mr. Kearse was again condemned. That sentence was upheld by this Court on direct appeal and Mr. Kearse filed a post-conviction appeal in circuit court. It was denied and he filed this appeal. He raises several issues.