Chapman v. State

Defendant-appellant Chapman appeals from a conviction of entering to commit a felony, raising two issues for review:(1) Whether the jury verdict is supported by sufficient evidence.(2) Whether it was error to admit an edited confession of appellant’s co-defendant.

The evidence most favorable to the State reveals that on the evening of May 29, 1973, Richard Lucas and at least one unidentified accomplice burglarized Moffitt’s TV Sales and Service at Columbus. At least three television sets and one portable stereo were taken. The stolen property was hidden in a barn outside of the city.

At…