State v. Smith

MEYER, Justice.

The State’s evidence tended to show that one night during the weekend of 2 March 1984, the defendant, Sylvester Smith, entered the bedroom of Gloria Ogundeji and Janell Smith, age four and five, respectively, and engaged in sexual relations with both girls. Gloria is the daughter of Ann Ogundeji with whom the defendant was then living. Janell is Gloria’s cousin, daughter of Ann’s sister, Catherine. During the time in question, Janell was staying with Ann, Sylvester, Gloria, and Sylvester, Jr., in a mobile home. The victims’ grandmother is Mrs. Fannie Mae Davis.

At trial, Gloria…