State of Tennessee v. Rickey Alvis Bell, Jr. (2015)

JUDGMENT

This capital case was heard upon the record on automatic appeal from the Court of Criminal Appeals, briefs, and argument of counsel;  and upon consideration thereof, this Court is of the opinion that none of the errors alleged by the defendant, Rickey Alvis Bell, Jr., require reversal and that the evidence is sufficient to support the jury's finding that the (i)(5) and (i)(7) aggravating factors were proven beyond a reasonable doubt and the finding that these aggravating circumstances outweighed mitigating circumstances beyond a reasonable doubt.   We also conclude that the sentence of death was not imposed arbitrarily and is not excessive or disproportionate considering the circumstances of the crime and the defendant.

In accordance with the opinion filed herein, it is, therefore, ordered and adjudged that the defendant's convictions and sentences are affirmed and that the sentence of death will be carried out as provided by law on the 18th day of October, 2016, unless otherwise ordered by this Court or by other proper authority.

It appearing that the defendant is indigent, the costs of this appeal shall be paid by the State of Tennessee, for which execution may issue if necessary.