State v. Clark

PUDLOWSKI, Judge.

The defendant, Sammy Clark, appeals his conviction of forcible rape in violation of Section 566.030;1 forcible sodomy in violation of Section 566.060; and kidnapping in violation of Section 565.110.

The evidence adduced at trial showed the following: In the early morning hours of October 20,1985, the victim, a sixteen year old girl, was waiting at a bus stop in the City of Wellston. She was scheduled to work the early morning shift at a fast food restaurant. At approximately 5:30 a.m. the defendant grabbed the victim, put a knife to her throat and told her to come with him.…