State v. Johnson

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Allegrucci, J.:

Richard P. Johnson appeals his convictions by a jury of first-degree murder, aggravated robbery, and felony theft. He also appeals from the imposition of a mandatory term of imprisonment pursuant to K.S.A. 1993 Supp. 21-4624.

Richard Johnson was convicted of murdering Kina Caldwell. On January 9, 1992, Johnson was living with Caldwell and her two young children in a duplex. Johnson described Caldwell as his “very dear friend,” like a sister, and explained that they had separate sleeping quarters. He had been released from prison in…