State v. Thompson

Citations

• 2020 Ohio 3131

Syllabus

Rape and aggravated burglary convictions affirmed. Appellant's DNA on victim's t-shirt and location data generated by his cell phone were circumstantial evidence of his identity as perpetrator. Opening closed but unlocked door satisfies force element of aggravated burglary. Trial court properly granted state's motion to strike \knowingly\ from rape indictment. Merger of sentences not required because multiple uncharged rapes committed during burglary constituted separate and identifiable harm.