State of Iowa
v.
Christopher William Thompson
Christopher Thompson appeals from the district court’s judgments of sentence for murder in the first degree and animal abuse. He argues the district court erred by allowing into evidence hearsay testimony of two witnesses of statements made by the victim, one of which was allegedly made three months before her death, and statements were not relevant to any legitimate issues in dispute.
Appellee
State of Iowa
Appellant
Christopher William Thompson
Attorney for the Appellee
Timothy M. Hau
Attorney for the Appellant
Theresa R. Wilson
Supreme Court
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15-15-5
Oct 13, 2022 1:30 PM
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Sarah Crane, Judge. AFFIRMED. Heard by Bower, C.J., and Schumacher and Ahlers, JJ. Opinion by Bower, C.J. (11 pages)
Christopher Thompson appeals his conviction for first-degree murder, asserting the trial court erred in admitting hearsay statements made by the deceased. OPINION HOLDS: Because the district court did not err in determining the hearsay was admissible under Iowa Rule of Evidence 5.803(3), we affirm.