Mr. Simpson was convicted of the first-degree murders of Archie Crook Sr. and Kimberli Kimbler in 1999. Mr. Crook and Ms. Kimbler were both attacked with an axe. The jury voted 8-4 to recommend a death sentence for Mr. Crook's murder and 9-3 to recommend a death sentence for Ms. Kimbler's murder. The trial court condemned Mr. Simpson for both murders. This is his direct appeal. He raises several issues.