earlier in the
evening. Ross stated Young wanted to spend the night at Carolyn's house. While the two were there with
Carolyn, Ross said Young told him to go out and start the car. As he was leaving, Ross heard two shots.
These shots, he testified, were the shots that killed Carolyn. Ross stated Young put a pillow over her face
and shot her.

¶17. On cross-examination Ross was asked about a prior conviction for burglary. Outside the presence of
the jury, the judge made a determination under Mississippi Rules of Evidence 609 and 403 that the
prejudicial effect of the evidence of the burglary conviction outweighed its probative value. The judge
instructed the jury to disregard the question and answer. Ross also testified on cross he did not shoot
Carolyn himself, but restated Young had donethe shooting. Ross further stated he and Young were at
Carolyn's house for about 30 to 40 minutes before the shooting took place and they left just after the
shooting.

¶18. Officer Robert Taylor took the stand and discussed an interview with Young. During this interview,
Young stated he had pawned a .9 millimeter pistol and did not have another gun. Young also stated he was
not jealous of Johnson's relationship with Carolyn.

¶19. Officer Danny Hill testified he advised Young of his Miranda rights before questioning and Young
waived his rights. During his statement, Young stated he would kill four people before the year was over,
but said he was only joking. Hill testified Young was initially a suspect, but Ross's statements about Young
were the primary basis for Young's remaining a suspect in Carolyn's murder.

¶20.