State v. Evans

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Allegrucci, J.:

This is a direct appeal by the defendant, Joe Evans, from his convictions of felony murder in violation of K.S. A. 1991 Supp. 21-3401(b), aggravated kidnapping in violation of K.S.A. 21-3421, and aggravated robbery in violation of K.S.A. 21-3427. His sentence was enhanced under K.S.A. 1991 Supp. 21-4504, and he is serving consecutive terms of two life sentences for felony murder, two life sentences for aggravated kidnapping, and 30 years to life for aggravated robbery.

Haney Kenworthy, an 84-year-old widow, lived in an apartment in…