Mr. Eaglin was convicted of the first-degree murders of Darla Lathrem, a correctional officer, and Charles Fuston, a prisoner, who were fatally beaten in 2003. The jury voted 8-4 to recommend the death penalty for each murder and the trial court condemned Mr. Eaglin. This Court upheld the death sentences on direct appeal and Mr. Eaglin filed a postconviction challenge in trial court. It was denied and this appeal followed.