Anthony Kirkland, 41, was convicted Friday of aggravated murder, attempted rape and other charges in the slayings of Esme Kenney, 13, and Casonya Crawford, 14, both of Cincinnati.
Before the trial began, Kirkland pleaded guilty to the slayings of two women. His defense lawyers conceded during the trial that Kirkland admitted to all four killings, and they called no defense witnesses.
Defense lawyer Norm Aubin said the defense now would focus on trying to prevent Kirkland from getting the death penalty.
