State v. Waddell’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. ““The details of Waddell’s confession are supported by die evidence: (1) A bra hook was discovered, and the bra had been forcibly removed; (2) Waddell’s white t-shirt contained fabric consistent widi the fiber under Stephanie’s fingernails; (3) a set of keys was barely observable and a bra was found under the sweater that could not be seen undl die sweater was removed; and (4) bruising on Stephanie’s head was consistent with her having been hit. The weight and credibility of a confession is for the jury to determine. Free, voluntaiy, and deliberate confessions are entitled to great weight. [Citation omitted.]” 255 Kan. at 433 .”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 50 Kan. App. 2d 208 - State v. McGill