when the person whose conversation is being recounted is dead, and the words are deemed to be pertinent to the crime.
I am not sure it is hearsay. She is testifying to what she heard and what she said. That is direct testimony as to her experience.
I could be wrong. I am not a lawyer or judge. I have self respect and a conscience.
Oh Really? Hmmm I think this could be an appeal issue. It’s hearsay because the person saying it cannot be cross examined and Miss Dee Dee has no proof that what Martin was saying is what was actually happening.
I’ve heard of cases being thrown out on appeal because a dead person’s note or voice mail was allowed into evidence. We’ll see.