Hughes v. State

Pope, Presiding Judge.

Kenneth Hughes was charged with burglary, aggravated assault *767and rape. He was convicted of aggravated assault and rape and appeals.

Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict, the victim, Ms. Smith, and Hughes were involved in an erratic romantic relationship for about 14 years. During the course of the relationship, they lived together and had a daughter. The relationship ended around August 1993.

On October 11, 1993, Smith returned home after 6:00 p.m. She went to her bedroom to undress, heard a noise in the kitchen and went to investigate. She saw…