Smith v. State

HOYT, Justice.

This is an appeal from convictions for three felony offenses of aggravated kidnapping. A jury found appellant guilty and, in addition to a $10,000 fine in each case, assessed his punishment in the cases at 75 years, 35 years, and 75 years imprisonment.

The record indicates that the appellant was indicted for the April 28, 1985, aggravated kidnappings of Mack C. Sims, Luella Sims, and Lunecia R. Smith. The facts indicate that appellant killed his wife, Lane-ta Sims Smith, and fled to his wife’s parents’ residence, taking all occupants hostage. While taking refuge at the Sims’…