State v. Goss

The opinion of the court was delivered by

McFarland, J.:

John E. Goss appeals his jury trial convictions of first-degree murder (K.S.A. 21-3401) and unlawful possession of a firearm (K.S.A. 21-4204).

Janice Amerin resided with her parents near Plains. On September 8, 1986, as Janice was preparing to leave for work, defendant appeared at the residence. He and Janice had dated sporadically. Shirletta Amerin, Janice’s mother, heard her daughter screaming in the garage. She rushed to the scene and saw Janice and defendant struggling. Defendant forced Janice into her automobile. As defendant was…