State v. Carter, Unpublished Decision (5-30-2000)

OPINION

On March 19, 1996, Kevin and Lorene McGuire, managers of the Steuben Village apartments, were inspecting a unit when they overheard a man shouting in the unit directly above them. This unit was leased to Tamela Hunt. The man was heard to yell phrases such as, "You fuckin' sold me bad shit," and "I'm gonna fuckin' cap somebody." (Tr. p. 65). The McGuires returned to the manager's office and called the sheriff's department. Deputies arrived within ten minutes. The McGuires testified at trial that they saw no one leave the building from the time they called the sheriff's department to the…