Arizona Supreme Court
State of Arizona, Appellee v. Joshua Idlefonso Villalobos, Appellant
July 1, 2010225 Ariz. 74
Summary
The court affirmed Villalobos's convictions for first degree murder and child abuse and his death sentence. It held that his statements were properly admitted, the challenged other-acts and autopsy evidence was relevant and not unfairly prejudicial, and the aggravation and penalty proceedings satisfied applicable constitutional and statutory requirements. The court also concluded that the jury's aggravating findings and decision to impose death were supported by reasonable evidence. There were no separate opinions.