People v. Valencia

Following a jury trial, defendant was found guilty of kidnaping for the purpose of robbery (Pen. Code, §209). Probation was denied and he was sentenced to state prison. Defendant appeals from the judgment of conviction.

At approximately 7:15 p.m. on August 5, 1967, Mrs. Nancy Jenkins and her four children returned to their home in Upland after a week’s absence. At 9 :15 p.m., Mr. Jenkins and the children were preparing for bed while Mrs. Jenkins looked through the accumulated mail. The doorbell rang. Mrs. Jenkins answered it and four armed men forced their way into the home. The men were…