Crime
Supreme (Courts)
Simmons Facts
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100
What was he charged with?
Murder
100
What amendment did they say violated?
The 8th and 14th amendments
100
How old was Simmons?
17
100
How old do you have to be for the death penalty?
18+
100
What was Simmons first name?
Christopher
200
What was the name of the Victim?
Shirley crook.
200
Who did they rule in favor of?
Simmons because it was unconstitutional.
200
What was his 'excuse' for his actions?
His family history. How "messed up" his family was.
200
Does your mental state have to be stable for the death penalty?
Yes
200
What, specifically did he use to tie up the victim?
Electric cable, leather straps, duck tape.
300
How did he perform the murder.
He threw her off the Missouri State Park bridge, as she was tied up in electrical wire.
300
What did Simmons state that violated his 8th/14th amendments?
The fact that he argued that was was too young for the death penalty.
300
What was the problem with his dad?
He was a alcoholic.
300
What did they state about the death penalty in the modern society.
That it was now seen not appropriate for this society since it is evolving.
300
What was he sentenced to?
The death penalty.
400
What did he do before he murdered her?
He robbed her before murdering her.
400
What was he charged for?
Murder.
400
What did they say was wrong with his mom?
He stated that his mother, being afraid of his father, did not show any love to Simmons.
400
What will this case cause in future defendants?
They will also be looking for reduces sentences.
400
When did this take place? (The crime)
September 9th, 1993
500
What did he say he did before he performed his illegal actions?
Planned out the robbing and murder.
500
What did it overturn?
Sanford v. Kentucky.
500
What was he called when he lived at home?
A slave.
500
What case did it overturn?
Standford V. Kentucky
500
What was the name of the river this occurred on?
Meramec River
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