CALOGERO, Justice.
The grand jury of St. John the Baptist Parish indicted defendant Alvin Scott Loyd for first-degree murder, a violation of La. R.S. 14:30. Following the guilt phase of the bifurcated trial, the twelve-member jury unanimously found defendant guilty as charged. The trial continued, pursuant to La.C.Cr.P. art. 905, et seq., and, following the sentencing hearing, the jury unanimously recommended the death penalty. The trial judge then sentenced defendant...
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