State v. Xin Xu Xia

JOHN E. PARRISH, Judge.

Xin Xu Xia (defendant) was convicted following a jury trial of burglary in the first degree, § 569.160,1 and attempt to commit sexual assault, §§ 564.011 and 566.040. He appeals contending the state failed to present evidence that proved, beyond a reasonable doubt, that he committed those offenses. This court affirms.

In the early morning hours of October 27, 1999, Ladonna Grubb awoke when she felt something brush against her leg. She saw a man standing next to her bed. He wore a blue T-shirt and a ski mask. He was otherwise unclothed. The intruder was holding the…