Thomas v. State

This is an appeal from a conviction for rape and a fifteen-year sentence. Three errors are enumerated in this court. Having reviewed the record, we conclude that all three enumerated errors are without merit, and the judgment must be affirmed.

1. The first enumerated error complains of the admission of evidence, over objection, tending to show that the appellant committed an offense wholly independent of that for which he was being tried. During the course of the trial a "surprise witness” came to the attention of the district attorney. This witness testified that she was the victim of similar…