State v. Johnson

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Holmes, J.:

LaDon Johnson appeals from his conviction by a jury of one count of aggravated arson, K.S.A. 21-3719. LaDon and Elizabeth Johnson, husband and wife, had been residents of Wichita. Following an argument, Elizabeth went to Hutchinson to stay with a friend, Louise Massey, at her residence. Mrs. Massey occupied the house along with her five children. Approximately one week later, on July 10, 1979, the home of Louise Massey was set on fire and appellant was charged and subsequently convicted of aggravated arson. Mrs. Johnson had been residing at…