State v. Mitchell

Ice, J.:

The defendant, Nathaniel Mitchell, appeals his conviction of unintentional second-degree murder, contrary to K.S.A. 21-3402(b), after a jury trial on September 2, 1994.

Briefly stated, defendant, Linda Dodson, and the victim, Josey Hunter, were traveling to a destination near the University of Kansas Medical Center. Defendant was in the passenger seat, Hunter was in the back seat, and Dodson was driving. An argument arose over defendant’s purchase of stolen baby clothes from Hunter, who wanted payment from defendant immediately. Defendant refused to give Hunter the money.

Defendant…