evidence, we turn to the question whether the evidence is relevant. Evidence is relevant if it increases or decreases, even slightly, the probability of the existence of any material fact in issue. Hampton, 317 Or at 255. In this case, the state argues that the proffered evidence was not relevant for two reasons. It observes initially that evidence of Davis’s violent acts against others is relevant to prove defendant’s motive only if defendant knew of those acts. On this record, the state contends, a reasonable juror could not find that defendant knew what Davis had done to others. We agree that Davis’s violent acts towards others are relevant to prove that defendant feared Davis only if defendant was aware of those acts. See State v. Horseman, 52 Or 572, 579, 98 P 135 (1908) (<HOLDING>). As the state notes, without defendant’s
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