State v. Thomasson

*173McDEVITT, Justice.

BACKGROUND

At approximately 5:30 a.m. on September 22, 1989, appellant telephoned “911” in Lewiston, Idaho. Appellant reported to the “911” operator that his parents, Ray E. Thomasson and Judith A. Thomasson, had been shot and appeared to be dead.

The Lewiston police arrived at appellant’s home, arrested appellant, and transported him to the Lewiston Police Department. Shortly after arriving at the department, appellant was read his Miranda rights and questioned by Officer Alan Johnson. During this interview, appellant claimed not to know who shot his parents and he speculated…