State v. Anonymous (1984-2)

The defendant was charged with the crime of murder in violation of General Statutes §§ 53a-54a and 53a-8. In accordance with the provisions of Public Acts 1983, No. 83-210, § l,* 1 this court held a hearing to determine whether “there is probable cause to believe that the offense charged has been committed and that the accused person has committed it.” At the hearing a statement made by the defendant to the police concerning the factual circumstances surrounding the incident in question was offered in evidence. The defendant objected to the admission of the statement and requested the…