Taylor v. State

The only issue presented for review by this appeal is whether the evidence is sufficient to sustain defendant-appellant Thornton L. Taylor’s conviction of rape. 1

The facts of this case most favorable to the State are as follows:

On the evening of August 24, 1972, the prosecutrix accepted a ride home in a car driven by Taylor. After she got in the car she, Taylor and the other two occupants, Barry and Betty, went to a liquor store, where Taylor bought some beer, and then to Washington Park. Taylor and Betty got out of the car and Barry and the prosecuting witness remained. A few minutes later…