Commonwealth v. Whyatt

Opinion by

Peice, J.,

Appellant was convicted by a jury of solicitation to commit sodomy, 1 forcible rape, 2 burglary 3 and aggravated robbery. 4 The facts of this case show that on the evening of March 14, 1973, Alicia Ottinger, the victim, returned from work to her residence at 306 Bainbridge Street in Philadelphia. Once at home, Mrs. Ottinger went to bed dressed in her nightgown and underwear. Shortly thereafter, she heard a knock on the door and asked who was there. When she refused to open the door, the lock was broken, the door was broken down and splintered, and three males entered her…