MILLS, Acting Chief Judge.
On 24 June 1976, Ruthie Taylor was killed in her home. A jury convicted Van Zant, her on-again-off-again boyfriend, of first degree murder and burglary of a dwelling in connection with her death.
At the trial the State, over Van Zant's objection, introduced two exhibits into evidence. The exhibits were a probable cause affidavit and a sworn complaint executed by Taylor on 6 May 1976.
In the probable cause affidavit, Taylor...
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