Supreme Court of Colorado June 12, 1972, 24710 (Ortega v. People)

MR. JUSTICE ERICKSON

delivered the opinion of the Court.

Gilbert Ortega, hereinafter referred to as the “defendant,” was convicted of kidnapping in violation of C.R.S. 1963, 40-2-44(1). The defendant’s conviction of kidnapping was based primarily on the testimony of the victim, Marilyn Markus, and the defendant’s accomplice, Clarence Barela.