State v. Blurton

CURETON, Judge:

A jury convicted Gregory R. Blurton of two counts of armed robbery, kidnapping, grand larceny of a motor vehicle, and *505failure to stop for a blue light. The trial court sentenced Blurton to three life sentences for the kidnapping and armed robbery convictions, ten years for grand larceny, and three years for failing to stop for a blue light, with all sentences running concurrently. Blurton appeals. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

FACTS

On April 6, 1997, Blurton entered the Orangeburg WalMart between 11:30 p.m. and 12:00 midnight. After asking for Roger, an assistant manager…