The State’s theory of ritual murder was used in both trials [In the aftermath
of this testimony, Mr. Hendrix moved, without objection from the State, for
admission of the evidence pertinent to Ms. Hutcheson in the Baldwin hearing, on
grounds that Hutcheson could have been relevant to the Baldwin defense. The
Court admitted Exhibits 69 and 70 as to Baldwin. BMHR 2441]
CROSS EXAMINATION BY KENT HOLT
I don’t know whether she was on anti-psychotics in 2004.
REDIRECT EXAMINATION BY MICHAEL BURT
There is an entry about her use of medication in February of 1994. She says
that she was nervous during the trial and was taking Xanax at that time. She took it
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just before taking the witness stand.
[This testimony was followed by an extensive discussion about scheduling.
The State requested time to bring its experts. At Mr. Burt’s request, the Court
ordered the State to produce its expert and other disclosures 15 days prior to
October 1, when the hearing would resume. The proceedings of August 14, 2009
conclude at BMHR 2457. The session of October 1, 2009, begins on that same
page]
