State v. Klein

MILLER, Justice.

In this appeal we affirm convictions for burning to defraud an insurer and attempted theft by deception and hold that the trial court did not abuse its discretion by admitting evidence of appellant’s prior crimes, wrongs and bad acts.

FACTS

In April 1987, the Rapid City Fire Department received a smoke investigation call concerning a residence. Appellant Ronald John Klein was the owner and sole occupant of the house. Upon their arrival, firemen observed flames through the windows of the house. The firemen were forced to break down the front door which was secured from the inside…