Mr. Hodges was convicted of the first-degree murder of Patricia Belanger, who was
fatally stabbed and bludgeoned in 2001. The jury voted 10-2 to recommend a death
sentence and he was condemned to death. This Court upheld the sentence on direct
appeal. Mr. Hodges filed a postconviction challenge in trial court and it was denied. This
is his appeal of that ruling.

Escambia County