Tony Lenzaro Brooks, Appellant v. State of Arkansas, Appellee

Summary

The court affirmed the convictions for capital murder and abuse of a corpse after concluding that substantial evidence supported the jury's findings that Brooks killed Hughett and acted with premeditation and deliberation. The evidence included Brooks's presence near the crime scene, Hughett's blood in the vehicle he drove, gasoline odors and residue, Brooks's DNA, a confession, and extensive injuries indicating a prolonged attack and strangulation.