SMITH, J.
This is an appeal from a conviction of murder in the second degree. The defendant raises three issues. He argues that (1) evidence of certain statements made by the victim about him to a third party should not have been admitted in evidence, (2) evidence of a witness's religious beliefs was admitted in error, and (3) the judge should have instructed the jury on manslaughter.
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