Keeton v. Commonwealth

EDWARD P. HILL, Jr., Chief Justice.

This is another chapter in a sordid story of a father having sexual relations with his two daughters, ages 14 and 16, in violation of KRS 436.060.

Appellant was convicted February 20, 1968, and given two 21-year sentences to run concurrently. He was represented by counsel of his own selection and employment.

On June 30, 1969, appellant filed motion to vacate the judgment of conviction (RCr 11.42). The circuit court appointed counsel for appellant and gave him a thorough and careful hearing. His trial counsel testified along with a number of other witnesses.…