Atherton v. State

This was an action by the State of Indiana in the Hancock Circuit Court charging the appellant with the crime of kidnapping, pursuant to Burns’ Indiana Statutes, § 10-2901 [1956 Repl.]. The case was tried by jury, and upon a verdict of guilty the Court entered judgment and sentenced appellant to a term of life of imprisonment.

Count Two of the affidavit, omitting the formal parts, reads as follows:

“The affiant aforesaid, upon his oath aforesaid, further says that WILBUR R. DAYIS, GEORGE HENRY WILLIS, RONNIE COLEMAN MURRAY AND JANET ATHERTON, on or about the 23rd day of AUGUST, 1962, did then…