Vanderpool v. State

WOODLEY, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of the offense of rape, and the jury assessed his punishment at five years’ confinement in the penitentiary.

The contention that the evidence is insufficient to sustain the conviction is the sole ground urged in appellant’s brief on this appeal.

The woman alleged to be the victim was shown to be sixty-two years of age and in poor health. She was a widow, having been divorced twice, and was a practical nurse.

According to the state’s testimony, appellant first saw the prosecutrix at a cafe, where he overheard her inquiring where she might get a room.…