State v. Easthope

CROCKETT, Justice:

Ronald Easthope appeals seeking to reverse his conviction by a jury of the crimes' of rape, sodomy, and robbery. His contention is that he was convicted by spurious evidence obtained in violation of his constitutional rights against self-incrimination and to counsel. 1

On January 26, 1971, Terri D_ G_, a 22-year-old woman who lived alone in her apartment, had fallen asleep on her living room sofa after watching night television. About 3 a. m. she was awakened by a tapping on her head. A man wearing green gloves and a nylon stocking over his face, was standing over her holding…