Melton v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was convicted of kidnapping with bodily injury and sentenced to life in prison as a repeat offender. He appeals, following the denial of his motion for a new trial.

Briefly stated, the evidence, viewed in favor of the State, demonstrates the following: On February 3, 1987, defendant saw the victim, a 17-year-old girl, and her 10-year-old nephew, walking near the expressway. Defendant offered the victim a ride and assured her that he would take her where she wanted to go without harming her. The victim wanted to find her boyfriend, a truck driver. The victim…