On December 27, 1986, S.G. arrived at the Arlington Hilton Hotel where she was to stay during the completion of a flight attendant training course. S.G. was assigned to room 1224 and received a card key to that room. The door to S.G.s room would not open despite her repeated attempts to insert the card key and get the green light on the lock to illuminate. S.G. eventually opened the door, although she was unable to determine whether the door opened because the lock unlocked or because she pushed the door open. After depositing her luggage in the room, S.G. walked across the room, intending to hang up her jacket. She became aware that she was not alone and attempted to exit the room. A white male, whom S.G. identified at trial as Murray, grabbed her, pushed her against the wall, and ordered her to undress. S.G. removed her clothing. Murray, armed with a knife, cut off S.G.s watch chain and bracelet and touched the insides of her thighs with the knife. Murray then had sexual intercourse with S.G., after which S.G. lost consciousness. After regaining consciousness, S.G. ran out of the room and proceeded to the lobby. S.G.s wrists and neck had been cut. She was taken by ambulance to Arlington Memorial Hospital where a doctor performed a rape examination. After hearing S.G.s testimony and considering the evidence presented, the jury convicted Murray. Murray perfected this appeal.
