State v. Owens

Defendant-appellant, Wilford Owens, appeals from his conviction for one count of kidnapping and four counts of rape.

I. THE FACTS

A.THE INDICTMENT

On October 2, 1986, the appellant was indicted by the Grand Jury of Cuyahoga County for two counts of kidnapping in violation of R.C. 2905.01 and counts of rape with a violence specification in violation of R.C. 2907.02.

B.THE ARRAIGNMENT

On January 12, 1987, the appellant was arraigned wherein a plea of not guilty was entered to all six counts of the indictment.

C.THE JURY TRIAL AND VERDICT

On October 20, 1987, a jury trial was commenced with regard to…