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STATE v. ELMORE

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279 S.C. 417 (1983)

308 S.E.2d 781

The STATE, Respondent, v. Edward Lee ELMORE, Appellant.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

November 1, 1983.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David I. Bruck, of S.C. Commission of Appellate Defense, Columbia, for appellant.

Atty. Gen., T. Travis Medlock, Retired Atty. Gen., Daniel R. McLeod, and Asst. Attys. Gen., Harold M. Coombs, Jr., and Carolyn M. Adams, Columbia, and Sol. William T. Jones, Greenwood, for respondent.

November 1, 1983.

Per Curiam:

Appellant Edward Lee Elmore was convicted of murder, first degree criminal sexual conduct, and burglary and sentenced to death. We reverse the convictions, vacate the sentence and remand for a new trial.

The appellant first contends that the trial judge erred in not holding a hearing to determine his competency to stand trial. Appellant relies on State v. Blair, 275 S.C. 529

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