State v. Burns

Lorentz, J.:

Following an earlier mistrial, defendant James DeWayne Bums was convicted of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. He appeals his conviction.

On the evening of July 16, 1993, Youlanda Young went out with defendant. During the course of the evening, Young and defendant separated, and defendant returned to Young’s residence around 2 in the morning.

Richard Murry was baby-sitting Young’s two children, including 10-year-old A.C. Murry testified that defendant offered to let him go home, but that Murry decided to stay with the children until Young returned because he did not know…