James punched Janice in the stomach during a particularly bad fight. He threatened to kill her, and she believed that he would. Terrified that he would make good on this threat, she called the police. James left before the police arrived. Relieved that James had left, Janice did not pursue a restraining order against him. A week later, Janice was shot, and the police believed that James was the killer. James was arrested for her murder.
Can Officer Smith testify in the trial of James that Janice told him she thought James would kill her? Explain your answer.
What options do you think that the police have in this situation?