Opinion ID: 1859463
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Tampering with Audiotapes of Statements

Text: ¶ 18. There is no evidence in the recordother than Mixon's uncorroborated claimsto support his allegation that the transcripts were tampered with. In fact, defense counsel had several months prior to trial (from August to November) to compare the audiotapes with the transcripts and had the benefit of an independent expert analysis of the audiotapes, although he chose not to introduce this analysis into evidence. [3] As stated above, a clear reading of the transcripts shows that the conversation flowed between Lt. Burleson and Mixon and the progression of the conversations was logical and reflects normal statements and responses between the two men. ¶ 19. Based on this evidence, we detect no manifest error in the trial court's finding that Mixon's statements were freely and voluntarily given.