The body of Teri Lynn Matthews was found in the Kent Groves area by a passerby. The investigation turned up little until July 1990, when Bolin's ex-wife gave police information linking her former husband to the crime. He was tried, convicted, and sentenced to death based partly on testimony of the ex-wife. The Supreme Court in 1995 found that this violated the privilege afforded communications by spouses and ordered a new trial. Bolin again was convicted and sentenced to death. He appeals.