York v. Commonwealth

Opinion of the Court by

Justice CUNNINGHAM.

Luther Biggs was watching television at his home in Covington when he heard a knock at the door. He was greeted by three masked men. They pushed the door fully open and shoved Biggs back into the house. One of the men stabbed him in the chest with a knife and he fell to the floor. Another man kicked his head while the third man removed his pants.

Biggs recognized Appellant, Thomas York, Sr., by his voice. York grabbed Biggs and demanded money. Biggs responded that his only cash was in his wallet. After retrieving the wallet from Biggs’ bedroom, York…