State v. Peters

This is a cattle rustling case. Defendant John Peters has been found guilty of stealing as defined and denounced by § 570.-030.3(3)(h), RSMo 1978. His punishment has been assessed at imprisonment for a term of twelve (12) years. Defendant appeals. We affirm.

Richard Granger lived on a farm near Stella in Newton County, Missouri. On Monday night, August 15, 1983, Granger had 31 head of Holstein cattle and one black Angus cow on his property. Granger owned the stock jointly with his father, Dick Granger. On Tuesday, Dick Granger went to check the cattle and was unable to find them. On Wednesday…