ROBERTSON, Justice, for the court:
I.
Today's appeal presents the question whether a prior arson conviction suggests a propensity for lying so that it is admissible for impeachment purposes consistent with Rule 609, Miss.R.Ev. As the record reflects no details — whether the arson was pyromania or insurance fraud, we hold that the prosecution has failed in its burden to make a prima facie showing that the conviction has probative value.
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