Loureiro v. State

Omar Loureiro appeals his conviction and life sentence for first-degree murder. The primary issue we address is the admissibility of a second confession given after abbreviated Miranda1 warnings. Loureiro moved to suppress his confession for failure to comply with Miranda. We reverse and remand for a new trial be*950cause the second confession should have been suppressed for failure to give full Miranda warnings. We affirm, after discussion, the admission of evidence of the victim’s reputation for peacefulness because the issue may arise again on retrial.2

Factual Background and Trial Proceedings

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