State v. Thompson

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Holmes, J.:

Tommy L. Thompson, a/k/a Leslie S. Thompson, appeals from his conviction by a jury of one count of kidnapping (K.S.A. 21-3420) and one count of rape (K.S.A. 21-3502). The principal issue in the case was the identity of the person who committed the crimes. The defendant and his witnesses testified to an alibi defense. He raises eight points on appeal, none of which rise to the level of reversible error. We affirm.

On September 9, 1981, Susan H. was abducted at knifepoint and later raped by a young black male. About 11:15 p.m., Susan was…