Holmes County

Mr. Calhoun was convicted of the first-degree murder of Mia Chay Brown, who was kidnapped and burned to death in 2010. The jury voted 9-3 to recommend a death sentence, and the trial court condemned Mr. Calhoun to death. This Court upheld the sentence and conviction on direct appeal. In the initial postconviction proceedings below, the circuit court granted Mr. Calhoun relief from his death sentence and ordered a new penalty phase, but denied relief on Mr. Calhoun's claims related to his conviction. In this appeal, Mr. Calhoun raises multiple guilt-phase issues, including newly discovered evidence and ineffective assistance of counsel.

Appearance for Appellant: Stacy Biggart, CCRC-North, Tallahassee, 850-487-0922
Appearance for Appellees: Lisa A. Hopkins, Asst. Attorney General, Tallahassee, 850-414-3300