People v. Ferns

The defendant, Mark Ferns, was indicted for the first degree murder and aggravated criminal sexual assault of Ruth Casillas. He was convicted of first degree murder and aggravated criminal sexual assault and was sentenced to 80 years’ imprisonment for first degree murder and 30 years for aggravated criminal sexual assault, the sentences to be served concurrently. The defendant appeals only from his conviction for first degree murder. He first contends that the evidence was insufficient to support the jury’s determination that he committed first degree murder.

Ruth Casillas, also known as…