State v. Words

The opinion of the court was delivered by

McFarland, J.:

Chester J. Words was convicted by a jury of two counts of kidnapping (K.S.A. 21-3420); two counts of aggravated robbery (K.S.A. 21-3427); attempted aggravated robbery (K.S.A. 21-3427 and K.S.A. 21-3301); and first degree felony murder (K.S.A. 21-3401).

The trial was lengthy and diverse claims of error are made. The basic facts will be set forth at this time and additional facts, where necessary, will be stated as the individual points are considered.

In November, 1975, or early December, 1975, the defendant escaped from a state mental…