State v. Brumfield

McHUGH, Justice:

This case is before this Court upon appeal from the Circuit Court of Cabell County. The appellant was convicted of three counts of kidnapping three correctional officers in the Cabell County Jail during an unsuccessful escape attempt. This Court has before it the petition for appeal, all matters of record and briefs.

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The appellant was confined in the Cabell County Jail awaiting trial on robbery charges. He and another inmate, David Plumley, both were confined on the third floor of the jail.

On February 23, 1984, the appellant and Plumley attempted an escape from the facility.…