People v. Sivels

The defendant was charged with tire murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 38, par. 9 — 1(a)(1)) of his wife, Louella Sivels; with the attempted murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 38, par. 8 — 4) of Raymond Stewart; with, aggravated battery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 38, par. 12 — 4) against the person of Raymond Stewart, and with a battery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 38, par. 12 — 3) against the person of Raymond Stewart. The trial court found the defendant guilty of the involuntary manslaughter of Louella Sivels and of aggravated battery against the person of Raymond Stewart. The defendant was…