State v. Torrence

— This is an appeal following a conviction and sentence of defendant for rape. That the unfortunate victim was brutally abused and repeatedly raped by .two or more men during a period of about two hours.appears without question and is,not an issue on appeal. -Defendant- admits being present-but denies any willing participation-in the offense. ' "■ ■

The evidence was sordid, shocking and nauseating. We will omit details. ' * ’ -

At about 1 a.m. on May 21, 1963, the prosecuting witness and her steady boyfriend (Robert Christiansen) were parked in a narrow lane off the public highway. They were…