People v. Griggs

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE DEMPSEY

delivered the opinion of the court:

Isaac Griggs was tried by the court, found guilty of rape and sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of four to eight years.

The prosecutrix was a 16-year-old girl who was baby-sitting at home with her 2-year-old nephew. Griggs rang the doorbell about 11:00 in the morning and identified himself as a cosmetic salesman. The prosecutrix removed the chain lock from the door and told him to come in. He displayed his samples and she ordered one or two items. She testified that as she started to sign the order he seized her neck,…