State v. Lewis

MORRIS, Chief Judge.

Defendant argues, by his first assignment of error, that the court erred by admitting into evidence a television news film and two human skulls. He contends that the evidence was not authenticated, and that it was irrelevant and inflammatory in light of the fact that the disturbance of the graves was stipulated.

The trial judge instructed the jury that the film was “offered and admitted for the sole purpose of illustrating or explaining the testimony of this or other witnesses who may appear before you . ... It may not be considered by you for any other purpose.” Sheriff E.…