One year ago Chance Harruff was convicted of strangling his former girlfriend in her home at Dallas, S.D.
Prior to her murder, she had told friends and relatives details about the abusive relationship. Several of them were called to testify at trial.
The defendant appealed to the South Dakota Supreme Court, saying the jury was prejudiced against him after hearing too many witnesses testify to the same details.
The high court heard the case on Monday, Sept. 30.
SDPB's Victoria Wicks reports.
