The Court 's ruling centers on the use of the slain victim 's words in the sentence . The murder conviction had been overturned because the dying words were used . In 6 - 2 ruling , the Court says that the words were admissible .
The court 's ruling centers on the use of the slain victim 's words in the trial . Michigan murder conviction had been overturned because the dying words were used . In 6-2 ruling , Supreme Court says that the words were admissible .