People v. Forbes

OPINION OF THE COURT

JoAnn Ferdinand, J.

Defendant was indicted for murder in the second degree, robbery in the first degree and other related charges, after he was identified by a witness in Jamaica, West Indies, as the perpetrator of the alleged crimes. Defendant moves for suppression of statements made by him to the police in Jamaica, on the grounds that such evidence was obtained in violation of his constitutional rights.

The court held a Huntley hearing1 on July 21, 1994. Sergeant Detective Burnett Whyte and Detective Deputy Superintendent Lester Howell of the Jamaican Police Department…