PER CURIAM.
Edward Earl Johnson appeals from a judgment of conviction for manslaughter. For the following reasons, we reverse and remand for a new trial.
Upon Johnson's arrest, he stated to the police officer that he had been in a fight with the victim over a broken watch, and that he had hit the victim with a stick. Later at the police station, Johnson gave a formal statement that he had hit the victim only after the victim had threatened to have dogs attack...
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