State v. Edwards

Douglas Edwards appeals from a conviction on two counts of first-degree rape while armed with a deadly weapon. The State cross-appeals from an order granting a new trial on count 1. We affirm the convictions on both counts and reverse the order granting a new trial on count 1.

On September 16, 1976, C. W. was accosted in a vacant lot by a knife-wielding man and forced to perform an act of oral sodomy. On November 10, 1976, H. O. suffered the same experience under similar circumstances. On December 23, 1976, C. W. was dining at a restaurant when she recognized Edwards as the man who had…