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WATSON v. STATE

No. S04A1098.

604 S.E.2d 804 (2004)

278 Ga. 763

WATSON v. The STATE.

Supreme Court of Georgia.

Reconsideration Denied December 9, 2004.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Sexton & Morris, Lee Sexton, Joseph S. Key, Stockbridge, for appellant.

Paul L. Howard, Jr., District Attorney, Bettieanne C. Hart, Christopher M. Quinn, Assistant District Attorneys, Thurbert E. Baker, Attorney General, Jason C. Fisher, Assistant Attorney General for appellee.

THOMPSON, Justice.

Defendant James Lamar Watson, Jr. was convicted of malice murder in connection with the death of his wife, Beverley Watson.1 He appeals, asserting, inter alia, the trial court erred in admitting, under the necessity exception to the hearsay rule, statements which Beverley made before her death to several friends and a police officer. We find no error and affirm.

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