Monday, November 1, 1999
Eugene F. Gaines
v. Lynn Sayne
No. 92,987
Place of Origin
Duval County
Facts
Stephens was tried and convicted for the murder of 3-year-old
Robert Sparrow, Jr., who was kidnaped when Stephens robbed
the victim's family. The trial judge imposed the death penalty
based on the jury's 9-to-3 recommendation favoring it.
Stephens appeals.