People v. Jackson

Lewis Jackson appeals his conviction of first degree murder and the natural life sentence of imprisonment imposed as a result. We agree with his contention that he was denied a fair trial by the admission of evidence of other criminal acts and accordingly reverse his conviction and remand for a new trial.

Jackson was convicted of the 1995 homicide of his disabled aunt, Doris Jackson. At the time of the incident, Jackson lived with Doris in her apartment in a Harvey senior citizens’ residence. Doris Jackson’s daughter Cassandra testified at trial that after being unable to contact her mother…