People v. Etten

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of the murder of his ex-wife in violation of section 9 — 1 of tire Criminal Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 38, par. 9 — 1) and was sentenced to a term of 25 to 75 years. On appeal, he contends that: (1) his right to examine prospective jurors was improperly restricted; (2) the State improperly relied upon testimony regarding his failure to make a statement; and (3) the State’s arguments to the jury violated his rights.

Following the denial of various defense motions including motions to suppress evidence and identification, the matter proceeded…