Washington, D.C. (WBAP/KLIF) – The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the appeal of a Texas death row inmate who was sentenced to death for the Fort Worth murders of a five year old girl and her grandmother. Erick Davila’s appeal hinges upon intent. Texas law says Davila had to intend to kill multiple people to be charged with capital murder. He insists he only intended to kill a rival gang member when he shot the intended victim’s mother and daughter. However, during his trial he said he was “trying to get the guys on the porch.” The high court will have to decide whether that statement was enough to justify a death sentence. A ruling is expected before the end of June.
