Rather, the trial court adequately protected Spencer's rights, including granting Spencer an overnight continuance to the following morning, and then conducting a thorough discussion on the record as to the status of the defense's efforts to locate the witness, the expected testimony of the witness, and the likelihood of the witness taking the stand if located. 1638.). Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. He is preceded in death by Father Jack Spencer, Mother Joyce Spencer, Sister Debra and Brother Brian. Scott v. State, 34 Ala.App. Collins said Woods left the officers with one warning: Come in here, and well (expletive) you up.. May God bless your family and you have our sympathy at this time of sorrow. We remanded the case to the trial court to clarify its findings concerning the nonstatutory mitigating circumstances and the judicial override of the jury's advisory verdict of life imprisonment without parole. 721 Smith Rd. 627 (1903); C. Gamble, McElroy's Alabama Evidence, 457.02(5) (3d ed.1977). Although [Spencer] offered an apology for his actions, it is in direct contradiction with the undisputed facts of the case nor his statement to police after his arrest, or his testimony before the jury in the penalty phase. See, e.g. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Devin Thompson. As to the former, the trial court found that Spencer's age of 24 at the time of the offense was young but not so young as to carry great weight. Defense counsel requested that the trial court issue an attachment to have Cooper picked up and brought to court. denied, 898 So.2d 874 (Ala.), cert. According to Spencer, Nate and he ran to the house where Spencer was ultimately arrested and watched television with the homeowner. Officer Collins testified that, as he and Officer Owen walked toward the back door, a man who was working on an automobile parked near the apartment got up and walked away, saying, I don't want no part of this. (R. The trial court had given the jury such an instruction. Spencer concedes that, although he requested an instruction on voluntary intoxication, he did not object to the lack of the now requested instructions. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Geraldine Smith (Harbour Breton, Newfoundland), who passed away on February 25, 2023. According to Spencer, Curly took off his badge and told them to come out, to which Nate responded that they were not stupid, at which time Carolyn Slaughter walked over to Curly and intervened, telling Curly to stop acting like that and to put his badge back on. I don't have no warrant. When I saw him, I was like, Thank God, Collins remembers. Kerry Spencer lit a candle 21/07/2022 Kerry Spencer wrote Missed and loved but thought about daily, a lady whom touched many hearts and made memories that will last in our minds forever Sleep tight and fly free XXXX JKLO Report abuse 21/07/2022 Comment on this message David Spencer wrote I miss you so much He was untruthful because the undisputed physical evidence contradicts his testimony.. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. Officer Collins stated that the individual told Officer Owen, [Y]ou hide behind that badge and gun. [I]t is a question for the jury to satisfy itself from all the evidence in the case whether or not the defendant was in imminent and manifest danger either of losing his own life or of suffering grievous bodily harm, or that it appeared so to the mind of a reasonable man. Dilburn v. State, 16 Ala.App. Clearly these instructions, tracking the language of 13A-3-27(a)(1) and 13A-3-28, Ala.Code 1975, were accurate reflections of the law. While it is not required that where a person is menaced he must wait until a weapon is presented ready for deadly execution, yet the danger must be real or so manifestly apparent as to create a reasonable belief of presently impending peril to life or limb. It must be shown that substantially favorable testimony would be given by the witness and that the denial of a continuance would materially prejudice the defendant. Jerry was born on March 12, 1946 to Gertrude. The trial court has complied with our instructions and has submitted on remand an amended sentencing order, again sentencing Spencer to death. As required by 13A-5-53(b)(3), Ala.Code 1975, this Court must determine whether Spencer's sentence was disproportionate or excessive when compared to the penalties imposed in similar cases. SPENCER, Keith Wilbur - Born July 25, 1938, Keith passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, August 5, 2019. . He loved telling stories, spending time with his grandchildren, playing cribbage and helping people. The trial court did consider the jury's recommendation of life imprisonment without parole as a mitigating circumstance, assigning this factor moderate weight because the vote was not consistent among the capital murder cases against Spencer. Owen was checking to see if a car used by Woods and parked behind his Ensley apartment was stolen. In light of the many levels of judicial scrutiny ahead in this case, we conclude it proper to again remand for the trial court to clarify its sentencing order on this point. What are you asking the Court to do? As the Alabama Supreme Court has stated: See Lockett v. Ohio, 438 U.S. 586, 98 S.Ct. [Defense counsel]: I think we have a legal right to put on evidence of why they were there otherwise. THE COURT: We checked the computer and the computer doesn't show him served. and Fuck you. Spencer testified that he waited until Officer Collins reached his car and then fired a couple of rounds into his windshield before turning and fleeing through the front door of the apartment. 1658-59.) 740, 743, cert. Here is Kerry Donald Spencer's obituary. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. As with the two above-discussed portions of the amended sentencing order, what weight and credibility to assign the evidence rests with the trial court. According to Officer Collins, Officer Owen and he went to the rear of the apartment and Officers Bennett and Chisolm went to the front of the apartment. Sgt. The law is well-settled that a motion for a continuance, even when based on an absent witness, is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court. McTerry v. State, 680 So.2d at 956. I'm not going to just stop with this being your last witness and sit around on something that may not even be admissible while some futile search is made for somebody who won't cooperate, doesn't want to be a witness, who's got some criminal exposure and a lawyer that I can't even track down. View online obituaries, write messages of remembrance, light virtual candles and more . As this Court indicated in Odoms v. State, 359 So.2d 1162 (Ala.Crim.App.1978), a person was authorized under common law to kill an officer in resisting an unlawful arrest only where necessary to save his own life or to save himself from serious bodily harm, provided that the necessity was real or apparent. Spanish. Bucky McMillan while serving on active-duty status as a judge of this court under the provisions of 12-18-10(e), Ala.Code 1975. (R. Ingram v. State, 779 So.2d 1225 (Ala.Cr.App.1999). Johnson v. State, 820 So.2d 842, 874 (Ala.Crim.App.2000).. Kerry was a very special person, and I'm glad to have known him. We can't even get in touch with his lawyer. I will always remember you as the awesome football player with the great personality! Graveside Service. Unprisoned will be available to stream on Disney+ from March 10. 99-403, Ala. Acts 1999, the Alabama Legislature amended 13A-5-49, Ala.Code 1975, to include, among other things, 13A-5-49(9), which provides as a statutory aggravating circumstance that [t]he defendant intentionally caused the death of two or more persons by one act or pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct. In Ex parte Stephens, 982 So.2d 1148 (Ala.2006), the Alabama Supreme Court indicated that an instruction that a guilty verdict on the capital offense set out in 13A-5-40(a)(10) (two or more persons) established the existence of that statutory aggravating circumstance when the offense was committed on or after the September 1, 1999, effective date of the legislative amendment to the statute. Neil went home to be with his Lord and Saviour. Even assuming, without finding as true, Spencer's contentions that the officers made remarks during the earlier encounter that caused Spencer to fear that the officers would hurt or kill him, those comments were made hours before the final encounter where the officers were killed. All rights reserved. See also Raines v. State, 455 So.2d 967, 974 (Ala.Cr.App.1984)., 599 So.2d at 74 (emphasis added). Therefore, Spencer properly preserved those grounds for review even though he did not object to the trial court's instructing the jury on the State's requested instructions eight and nine at the conclusion of the court's oral charge. In this case, the trial court considered the jury's recommendation as a nonstatutory mitigating circumstance and gave it moderate weight. Officer Collins testified that after receiving confirmation that the warrant was valid, he and Officers Owen, Bennett, and Chisolm returned to the apartment to serve the arrest warrant on Woods. [Defense counsel]: They don't show either way on this one, Judge. In determining whether to charge the jury on self-defense, evidence most favorable to the defendant should be considered and if there is the slightest evidence tending to prove a hostile demonstration which can be reasonably interpreted as placing the accused, at the time of the killing, in apparent imminent danger to life or other grievous bodily harm then the matter of self-defense becomes a question for the jury. Byrd v. State, 257 Ala. 100, 104, 57 So.2d 388, 391 (1952). Will he testify? Similarly, the witness in McTerry was an eyewitness to the shooting. Spencer stated that shortly after 10:00 a.m. that morning, he took a Seroquel tablet and drank a beer to help him sleep. Were refreshing the Tributes.com website for a better experience! On cross-examination, the following exchange occurred: [Defense counsel]: If somebody received gunshot wound B to the chest, would there be a short period of time afterward when myoclonic jerk could have been a factor? The law requires that a belief of imminent peril and urgent necessity to slay in self-defense, though it may be based on appearances, must be both well-founded and honestly entertained. Spencer next contends that the trial court erred in refusing to instruct the jury on heat-of-passion manslaughter as a lesser-included offense. 1088-89.). Allen was born on September 6, 1959 in Red Deer, Alberta, where he grew and thrived surrounded by a family that he . Spencer was the shooter but he had not acted alone, police alleged. Kerry Spencer Castle, 59, of Travelers Rest, passed away on Tuesday, June 09, 2020, riding his favorite Ducati. THE COURT: Well, let me ask you a question. On remand, the trial court should reweigh the aggravating and mitigating circumstances and resentence Spencer. THE COURT: I understand that he may have done that. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Terry. Having reviewed the applicable legal authority, the arguments of the parties, and the record before this Court, we cannot say that reversible error occurred as to this claim. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. However, as Spencer argues in his brief on return to remand, there was evidence presented at trial that Spencer had ingested cocaine, Seraquel, and alcohol on the morning of the shootings. The trial court also placed great weight on the aggravating circumstance contained in 13A-5-49(7), Ala.Code 1975, that the capital offense was committed to disrupt or hinder the lawful exercise of a government function. The defendant then went to sleep and slept until the officers arrived around 1:00 p.m. that afternoon. Charles Stewart. Message Get Directions. The State contends that the facts here are sufficiently different than those in McTerry and Ervin, and, therefore, that there is no error fatal to the convictions in the present case in not issuing an instanter subpoena to compel Cooper's presence at trial. Funeral: 2 Mar 2020, Narberth. Other times people just die and they don't have any seizures at all. According to Spencer, he looked out the window and saw Curly. He was only 31 years old. Obituary of Warren Reginald Spencer. Spencer further testified that Curly initially said he'd be back with the narcotics unit, but then said, Nah, I'll be back when I get off work. (R. This comes out of the Code of Alabama 1975, 13A-3-28. Spencer v. State, [Ms. CR-04-2570, February 27, 2009] --- So.3d ----, ---- (Ala.Crim.App.2008). 408, 73 So. Evidence that someone was drinking an alcoholic beverage is not evidence that that person was intoxicated. See, e.g., Johnson v. State, supra (evidence of prior bigamy conviction and prior bad acts including adultery and other sexually related activities was admissible as substantive evidence of the offense based on the facts of that case); and Turner v. State, 924 So.2d 737 (Ala.Crim.App.2002) (no plain error where defendant was not cross-examined concerning any prior convictions; no evidence of prior convictions was admitted; and reference to outstanding warrants does not equate to evidence of a prior conviction.). (R. Spencer testified that he told Nate they could not sell any drugs that day because of the increased scrutiny from the officers. 703, 34 L.Ed.2d 669 (1972). The foregoing opinion was prepared by Retired Appellate Judge H.W. For the reasons that follow, we agree with the State. 742, 136 L.Ed.2d 680 (1997)). Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. 161, 13 So.2d 776, cert. Defense counsel informed the trial court that he had spoken with Cooper on the telephone the day before; he stated that Cooper claimed to have been unaware that he was supposed to be in court and that Cooper wanted to speak with his attorney before agreeing to testify at Spencer's trial. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. CC-04-4132. Markesha Williams testified that she had been at the apartment the night before the shootings and both times the officers came to the apartment on the day of the shootings. Kerry Spencer's convictions for four counts of capital murder for the death of Birmingham Police Officers Carlos Owen, Harley A. Chisolm III, and Charles R. Bennett,1 and for the attempted murder of Michael Collins were affirmed by this court on April 4, 2008. Trending In order to determine whether the evidence is sufficient to necessitate an instruction and to allow the jury to consider the defense, we must view the testimony most favorably to the defendant. Ex parte Pettway, 594 So.2d 1196, 1200 (Ala.1991).''. Therefore, Spencer's claim is without merit. The following exchange then occurred: [Defense counsel]: Secondly, if not served, we would ask the Court to issue instanter subpoena since we know where he's at and he's a critical witness in this capital murder case. However, this evidence alone does not constitute evidence indicating that Spencer was intoxicated at the time of the shootings. I dont know, and I can never prove it, but Im not 100 percent sure that Carlos didnt push me, or give me a shove out the door., Your email address will not be published. This Court concluded that by failing to attempt to serve the first witness, the trial court could not determine that witness's whereabouts to be unknown or the witness to be outside of the court's subpoena power; moreover, this Court further noted that because the two witnesses were allegedly eyewitnesses to the actual shootings and could each allegedly provide testimony corroborating Ervin's self-defense claim, their testimony was not cumulative to other evidence because the jury could have found the missing witnesses to be more credible than the evidence presented at trial. On October 5, 2005, Spencer filed a motion for a new trial. denied, 244 Ala. 367, 13 So.2d 780 (1943). Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Spencer Brown, of Parker, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 15. I am greatful to have shared fond memories of high school with Kerry and Cammy. He stated that he looked at the doorway of the apartment and saw a man standing just outside the apartment and firing a gun in his direction. Survived by wife Joyce Spencer, Daughters Corryl (Nick) Holm and Allison Spencer, Grandsons James and Thomas Holm, Sisters Carol and Randee and Brother Kevin. It wasn't like I had time to say, Oh, you fixing to shoot me. How long do you want me to sit around and wait on him-on some futile effort to try to get him here? The average age of a Spencer family member is 71. Spencer stated that sometime after they got back to the apartment, Curly returned alone and got into an argument with Nate at the back door, accusing them of stealing cars. A person may use deadly physical force if the actor reasonably believes that such other person is: (1) Using or about to use unlawful deadly physical force; or, (2) Using or about to use physical force against an occupant of a dwelling while committing or attempting to commit a burglary of such dwelling; or, (3) Committing or about to commit a kidnapping in any degree, assault in the first or second degree, burglary in any degree, robbery in any degree 7. Officer Jody Jacobs of the Birmingham Police Department testified that he interviewed Spencer at the police station after Spencer was taken into custody. She said that she left for a few minutes after the officers left the first time, and that she was at the apartment and saw the officers arrive the second time. Please try again. 5. 77.) Later, with a photo of Woods and a copy of the warrant in hand, they set out to arrest Woods. The right to compulsory process is guaranteed by the constitution, and neither the legislature nor the courts can deprive a defendant of that right. That was the first time I saw him. In setting out the standard for plain error review of jury instructions, the court in United States v. Chandler, 996 F.2d 1073, 1085, 1097 (11th Cir.1993), cited Boyde v. California, 494 U.S. 370, 380, 110 S.Ct. Spencer bases his argument, however, in large part on the Alabama Supreme Court's holding in Ex parte Minor, 780 So.2d 796 (Ala.2000), which he characterizes as a case in which that Court came close to establishing a per se claim of reversible error when a trial court did not give, sua sponte, a limiting instruction concerning the proper use of bad acts evidence introduced in a capital murder trial. (Spencer's brief at p. CC-04-4383 as to the capital offense of the murder wherein two or more persons are murdered by one act or pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct, see 13A-5-40(a)(10), the jury unanimously found at least one statutory aggravating circumstance, making Spencer eligible for the death penalty. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Born February 13, 1983, in Morehead, KY, Terry was the son of the late James Spencer and Sharon Stevens Richmond. In determining whether an instruction was supported by the evidence the question is not whether the Supreme Court or Court of Criminal Appeals believes the evidence, but simply whether such evidence was presented. Id. 401 So.2d at 349, quoting Thomas v. State, 15 Ala.App. And specifically that Tyran Cooper was a drug supplier. According to court documents the three police officers were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on Nathaniel Woods when the two men opened fire killing Carlos Owen, Robert Bennett and Harley Chisholm. Sgt. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. [Defense counsel]: Well, even if you're not trying to prove the truth of the matter of what they're saying that he sold drugs or something, it would be to rebut the testimony of the State where they said that the officers were there earlier to check on the switched [automobile license] tags. JUST KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE. And so you have this random discharge. SPENCER, Warren Reginald "Reg" - Passed peacefully on Wednesday October 14, 2020 at the age of 80 years. It was a split second decision. However, the court should not instruct on the law of self-defense where there is no evidence to sustain the plea. She stated that she next saw the officers take Nate down inside the kitchen and that she got up and went into the bathroom. The trial court has also clarified in this return to second remand its findings and consideration concerning evidence indicating that Spencer shot Officer Bennett a second time through the head only as a reaction to Officer Bennett's having allegedly touched Spencer's leg. Williams stated that she went out the front door and walked to the barber shop across the street. As to other mitigating evidence, the trial court found that the evidence showing that Spencer had obtained a GED and was an electrician by trade did not carry any significant weight. It was he pulled his gun up and I already had the weapon in my hand so I opened fire.. Oct 1932 - Apr 2020. 238, 240, 39 So.2d 419, 421, cert. He stated that shortly after he test-fired the weapon, there was a disturbance involving some women, so he got the SKS and fired it into the air a number of times to break up the dispute. It then stated specific reasons for giving the jury's recommendation the consideration it gave it, including the appellant's participation in the robbery-murder and the jury's vote. Moreover, [w]hen reviewing a trial court's jury instructions, we must view them as a whole, not in bits and pieces, and as a reasonable juror would have interpreted them. May God bless you with the strength to carry on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. (R. Therefore, we conclude that the trial court did not commit reversible error in refusing to instruct the jury on self-defense. Fuck you. (R. Obituaries week of March 1; . See Brownfield v. State, supra, and the cases cited therein, with regard to the impact of Ring on Alabama's capital-murder statute and sentencing scheme. Similarly, in Lemley v. State, 599 So.2d 64 (Ala.Crim.App.1992), this Court stated: If there is any evidence to show a hostile demonstration that can be reasonably considered as having placed the accused in apparent imminent danger of his life, the issue of self-defense is for the jury. But the night before, we really did a lot of cocaine. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park. My heart goes out to his family during this trying time. According to Spencer, he went to the back door and saw a gun next to an officer on the ground so he picked the weapon up and put it in his pocket, because he did not know if the officer was dead and he did not want the officer to shoot him in the back. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. According to Officer Collins, as he got to the back door, he heard the shooting begin inside the apartment and then felt a slap on his side and on his pistol which was holstered. He would slip in whenever he could to supply the apartments with the drugs. CC-04-4383, Spencer was convicted of intentionally causing the death of Carlos Owen, Harley A. Chisolm III, and Charles R. Bennett by one act or pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct by shooting them with a firearm, a violation of 13A-5-40(a)(10), Ala.Code 1975. They called Chisholm to the back to bring the warrant and photo. Additionally, the evidence indicates that, upon hearing the commotion in the kitchen and looking outside and seeing police vehicles, Spencer had time to attempt to retreat by attempting to hide or escape from a window; however, he armed himself and proceeded to advance toward the commotion and a certain encounter with officers. Here, the trial court considered the jury's recommendation as a mitigating circumstance and assigned it moderate weight. 190, 192 (1891). 59 (1909). You know, he was going to take a hit. Accordingly, we conclude that the trial court did not commit plain error in failing to give the jury a limiting instruction regarding its use of the evidence relating to Johnson's prior bigamy conviction and her prior bad acts, including her adulterous relationships, sexual manipulations, and proddings, because that evidence, as discussed above, was properly admitted as substantive evidence of the offense with which Johnson was charged and was not offered for purposes of impeachment.. Woods and Kerry Spencer were convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death in the slayings of the three Birmingham officers. Whether the accused was in imminent peril at the time he shot the victim is a question of fact for the jury. The appellant never indicated to the court that he would need additional time to locate Williams. I give up. In the present case, at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2005, during the defense's case, the defense called Cooper as its final witness; however, he was not present. 22, 304 So.2d 263, cert. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. May happy Share And, you know, I probably didn't go to sleep until about 4 in the morning, you know, just dozed off.. Olive Evelyn Decima Spencer. 371, 372, 77 So. A person may not use physical force to resist a lawful arrest by a peace officer who is known or reasonably appears to be a police officer.. There was no reasonable theory to support an instruction on intoxication because there was no evidence of intoxication. (R. ), aff'd 758 So.2d 81 (Ala.1999). 41-42.) Spencer testified that Curly had attempted to force his way into the apartment through a window approximately eight months before the shootings, but that Nate had gotten his videocassette recorder and filmed the incident, startling Curly and causing him to jump back and leave. [Defense counsel]: One, to make a determination if the last May 25 subpoena has been served at Pearson Hall. Although the trial court need not list and make findings as to each item of alleged nonstatutory mitigating evidence offered by a defendant, Reeves v. State, 807 So.2d 18, 48 (Ala.Crim.App.2000), it must make a clear finding regarding the existence or nonexistence of nonstatutory mitigating evidence offered by a defendant. The officers argued with Woods through a screen door. Mitchell v. Moore, 406 So.2d 347 (Ala.1981); Malone v. State, 659 So.2d 1006 (Ala.Cr.App.1995); McClellan v. State, 628 So.2d 1026 (Ala.Cr.App.1993); Prince v. State, 623 So.2d 355 (Ala.Cr.App.1992).. granted, sentence of death vacated pursuant to Roper v. Simmons, 543 U.S. 551, 125 S.Ct. denied, 548 U.S. 926, 126 S.Ct. As noted above, ironically in one of the very cases relied upon by Spencer on appeal, the court's duty to issue subpoenas on an accused's behalf does not require the court to grant a motion for a continuance or a motion for an attachment. In reversing the trial court's decision, this Court stated: The object of the constitutional guarantee of compulsory process is that the court will exercise its power to compel attendance of witnesses. Kerry Spencer was sentenced to death and remains on Alabama Death Row for the murders of three police officers. 24; Cosby v. State, 269 Ala. 501, 114 So.2d 250. Payne v. State, 48 Ala.App. The trial court was also instructed to reweigh the aggravating circumstances and the mitigating circumstances in resentencing Spencer. Lavender testified that a police dispatcher contacted Officer Chisolm at 1:17 p.m., and notified him that the arrest warrant on Woods had been confirmed by the Fairfield Police Department. I am so sorry to hear about your lost,you will be in my prayers. 968.) Both this Court and the Alabama Supreme Court have repeatedly denied the very claims now raised by Spencer on appeal. According to Williams, Spencer jumped up, looked out the bedroom window and then came out of the bedroom and peeked around the corner to see what was taking place. The appellant, Kerry Spencer, was convicted of four counts of capital murder for his involvement in the shootings of four Birmingham police officers. Alabama courts have, in fact, recognized three legal provocations sufficient to reduce murder to manslaughter: (1) when the accused witnesses his or her spouse in the act of adultery; (2) when the accused is assaulted or faced with an imminent assault on himself; and (3) when the accused witnesses an assault on a family member or close relative.. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. 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