Hostetler v. State

Blackburn, Presiding Judge.

Following his conviction by a jury on three counts of child molestation, Barry Lynn Hostetler appeals, arguing that (1) the trial court erred in admitting similar transaction evidence and (2) the State failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that his actions and conduct were done with the intent to arouse and satisfy the sexual desires of both himself and the child victim. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

“On appeal, the evidence must be viewed in a light most favorable to the verdict.” Eggleston v. State. So viewed, the evidence shows that in the summer…