State v. Sumowski

HOLSTEIN, Judge.

Defendant, Joseph S. Sumowski, was convicted by a jury of the felony of child abuse, § 568.060, RSMo 1986. He was sentenced to three years in prison. The case was initially appealed to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District. This Court granted transfer after opinion. Rule 83.03. Affirmed.

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In August of 1987, B.J. was six years old and living in Mexico, Missouri, with his mother, V. Sumowski, and his stepfather, Joseph Sumowski. The residence where the Sumowskis were staying was owned and occupied by Ms. Etta Fae Reno. During their stay, Ms. Reno noted that B.J. was…