CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Relevance
......Demonstrative Evidence
.........Diagrams; Maps; Models
............Mannequins
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No abuse of discretion in admitting autopsy photos of Vs as relevant to manner of killing nor in admitting mannequins to illustrate coroner's testimony and DA's theory of left-handed shooter.

Using mannequin to show approximate angles of knife wounds permissible.

Court has broad discretion re admissibility of photos and exhibits such as coroner's plastic head exhibit with knitting needles marking bullets' trajectory.

Mannequin showing bullet's trajectory and indicating execution style killing relevant to D's intent to kill and identity as same person who executed other Vs.

Mannequin properly used to illustrate bullet paths and assist jury in understanding confusing, "hotly disputed" issues and testimony; photos reconstructing events similarly relevant.

Mannequin properly used in argument to demonstrate trajectory of bullets and support theory of manner of killing.

Abuse of discretion to allow D to reenact V's strangulation via use of mannequin in courtroom where prejudicial effect of evidence exceeded its comparatively inconsequential probative value.

Lifesize mannequin in likeness of victim properly used for demonstration purposes.