Judgment affirmed.
The hearing court found that the defendant was advised of his constitutional rights and executed a knowing and intelligent waiver thereof prior to making any statements to Detective Ciappetta. As the evidence fully supported the court's findings, this court should accord due deference to the hearing court's determination (see, People v Prochilo,
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