Supreme Court of Kansas

State v. Kelly

May 1, 2026

Summary

The court affirmed Kelly's convictions for felony murder, aggravated burglary, and aggravated assault. It held that sufficient evidence supported the aggravated-burglary elements requiring unauthorized entry and intent to commit aggravated assault, and that the prosecutor committed no reversible error and the hospital statements were voluntary. Although the court assumed the district court erred by denying requested use-of-force instructions, it found the error harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.