Mr. Brant was convicted of the first-degree murder of his neighbor, who was raped and fatally strangled in her home in 2004. He pleaded guilty to the charges and waived his right to a penalty hearing before a jury. The judge sentenced him to death. This Court upheld the sentence on direct appeal and Mr. Brant filed a post-conviction challenge in trial court. It was denied and this appeal followed.

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