People v. Crane

Following a jury trial in the circuit court of Winnebago County, defendant, David Crane, was found guilty of the beating and burning murder of Robert Gahan, and sentenced to a 40-year term of imprisonment. Defendant appealed to the appellate court, which reversed and remanded defendant’s conviction. (196 Ill. App. 3d 264.) We affirm the appellate court.

FACTS

On April 21, 1986, Robert Gahan was killed by being beaten and burned. As a result of a police investigation, defendant was determined to be the prime suspect. Defendant was arrested by New Mexico police on December 23, 1986, on…