Virginia Ann Hyatt v. State of Arkansas — Baker, J., Dissenting

Summary

Justice Baker dissented, concluding that the evidence was insufficient to support the capital-murder conviction because the State's proof required speculation about the defendant's presence, movements, and connection to the crime. She also concluded that the circuit court prejudicially admitted hearsay contained in a body-submission form after previously excluding related testimony. Justice Baker would have reversed and dismissed the matter, and Justice Hart joined the dissent.