State v. Boot

Kevin Boot was convicted of the aggravated first degree murder of Felicia Reese and sentenced to life imprisonment without possibility of parole. Contending the court erred by denying his motion for change of venue and admitting evidence of other crimes and his gang activities, he appeals. Mr. Boot also claims there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction and the court improperly instructed the jury on accomplice liability. We affirm.

After a police investigation, the State charged Kevin Boot and his cousin Jerry Boot with aggravated first degree murder or, in the alternative,…