Hurt v. State

SHEPARD, Chief Justice.

Appellant Kenneth Scott Hurt appeals sentences totaling ninety years for murder and rape. We affirm.

Hurt resided with his girlfriend. On March 30, 1991, he left to get her something to eat, but met a friend of his instead, and the two went out for the evening. Hurt later telephoned his girlfriend and informed her that he and his friend planned to go out drinking.

Hurt left his friend's house at about 3:45 am. and drove toward home. According to Hurt, he saw the victim, Lula Redd, walking up Tibbs Avenue and offered her a ride. She accepted. Appellant drove behind…