Singleton v. State

Sognier, Judge.

Joseph H. Singleton was convicted of kidnapping, rape, robbery, and giving a false name to an officer, and he appeals.

The evidence adduced at trial showed that shortly after midnight on October 31, 1987, appellant’s elderly next door neighbor in Way- cross was outside checking her garden hose when a man walked up behind her, grabbed her around the neck, and threatened to kill her if she screamed. Although unable to see her assailant, the victim heard his voice, and was able to ascertain that he was a young Caucasian male. While removing her clothing, the attacker located money…