State v. Muse

BRANCH, Justice.

Defendant’s principal assignment of error is that the trial court erred in its voir dire findings and in allowing into evidence incriminating statements made by defendant.

When the State called SBI Agent O. L. Wise as a witness, he testified that he had had a conversation with defendant. Upon objection, the trial judge excused the jury and held a voir dire hearing.

Agent Wise testified on voir dire that he made several visits to defendant’s jail cell during the period from 12 June 1969 to 15 July 1969. Each visit was made pursuant to a request by defendant. Defendant asked his…