Murder In Moscow: The State Responds To Kohberger's Objection To The 911 Call
In response to the defense's objection, the State of Idaho argues that the 911 call made on November 13, 2022, following the discovery of an unresponsive individual at 1122 King Road, should be admitted as evidence under the excited utterance and present sense impression exceptions to the hearsay rule. The State contends that the callers were under significant stress and excitement upon discovering their roommate's condition, which justifies the applicability of these exceptions. Furthermore, the State asserts that portions of the call are not hearsay, as they are not offered for the truth of the matter asserted but to show the context and state of mind of the callers. To support this argument, the State provides a detailed analysis of the 911 call transcript, categorizing each statement to demonstrate its admissibility. For instance, statements describing the situation as it unfolded are labeled as present sense impressions, while expressions of distress are considered excited utterances. The State maintains that the entire call meets the criteria for these exceptions and should be admitted in full to provide the jury with a comprehensive understanding of the events and the immediate reactions of the individuals involved. to contact me: [email protected] source: 032425-States+Reply+to+Defendants+Objection+to+States+Motion+in+Limine+RE+911+Call.pdf