State v. Haynes

Defendant was charged with murder. She moved for a pre-trial omnibus hearing to determine "the voluntariness and admissibility of statements allegedly made by the defendant to police officers or other persons after the alleged act set out in the indictment.” The trial court ruled some statements admissible and others inadmissible. The state appeals, and defendant cross-appeals. There has not yet been a trial on the charge.

John Bruno and Charles Haynes, defendant’s husband, were arrested on March 10 and 11, respectively, for the murder of Pamela Bruno. After she learned of her husband’s…