Two defendants receive sentencing: Kathleen sentenced to 58 years in prison, Thomas to 45 years; Thomas's 911 call appears to have been a significant factor in the case outcome.
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“Two defendants receive sentencing: Kathleen sentenced to 58 years in prison, Thomas to 45 years; Thomas's 911 call appears to have been a significant factor in the case outcome.”
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911 calls are admissible evidence and often prove pivotal in trials
Courts admit 911 calls under the 'excited utterance' hearsay exception (FRE 803(2)) — callers speak before having time to fabricate a story, making recordings among the most compelling evidence in criminal prosecutions.