All of these Motions being filed at the last minute are not uncommon. The State in its Motion in Limine are just trying to keep the side show theatrics to a minimum. If there is a reasonable relevancy possibility, I believe the Judge will allow it. If the D cannot produce information to support relevancy, then it won't. Looks like a hearing is scheduled now.
This happens in cases, it keeps the jury from hearing outrageous remarks and unfounded rumor and keeps objections and sidebars with the Judge more limited and the case to proceed by both the P and D.
The D Motion 4th Franks? The D SURE DOESN'T want something mighty important from the SW presented, even more than RA's 20+ confessions IMO. I believe it is the solid piece of information linking RA directly to these murders.
The rest, meh, reek of last minute desperation because they are simply not ready, as I've stated for months now and I know you are all sick of me saying.
ALL JMO