Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District / May 27, 2025
State of Missouri, Respondent, vs. Richard E. Calvin, Appellant.
Richard E. Calvin appealed his jury convictions for first-degree burglary and attempted third-degree kidnapping, arguing insufficient evidence to prove his intent to kidnap for the burglary charge. Calvin unlawfully entered a neighbor's home, insisting she accompany him to fight "werewolves," and became violent when she refused. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, holding that overwhelming circumstantial evidence supported the jury's finding that Calvin intended to kidnap the victim when he forcibly entered her home.