State v. Simpson

CLEMENS, Senior Judge.

Defendant Thomas I. Simpson appeals from a conviction for burglary in the first degree, § 569.160, RSMo 1978. Defendant was found guilty by a jury and was sentenced, as a persistent offender, to a period of thirty years imprisonment. We affirm.

On Labor Day, September 6, 1982, an outdoor barbeque was held at the residence of Paulette Askew, where Ms. Askew’s sister Norma Green was also then living. Among the guests was Carlos Hogan, whom Ms. Green had begun dating after terminating her relationship with defendant. At approximately 8:00 or 8:30 p.m., Mr. Hogan went inside…