STATE v. DEJONG

No. S-12-432.

845 N.W.2d 858 (2014)

287 Neb. 864

STATE of Nebraska, appellee, v. Susan M. DEJONG, appellant.

Supreme Court of Nebraska.

Filed April 11, 2014.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James R. Mowbray and Jeffery Pickens , of Nebraska Commission on Public Advocacy, for appellant.

Jon Bruning , Attorney General, and James D. Smith for appellee.

Heavican, C.J., Wright, Connolly, Stephan, McCormack, Miller-Lerman, and Cassel, JJ.


McCormack, J.

NATURE OF CASE

Susan M. DeJong was convicted of first degree murder and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony for the death of her husband, Thomas DeJong (Tom). Although Susan raises several issues, the primary issue presented is whether Susan's statements made after 4:18 a.m. on March 12, 2011, while in police custody, are admissible as volunteered statements. We conclude that the statements made after 4:18 a.m. by Susan were voluntary...

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