People v. Beasley

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE SULLIVAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

A jury found defendant guilty of voluntary manslaughter, 1 and she was sentenced to a term of three to nine years. On appeal, the following issues were presented: (1) whether she was proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) whether the conduct of the trial court denied her a fair trial; (3) whether certain evidence was erroneously admitted and constituted reversible error; and (4) whether her sentence was excessive.

Facts

It appears undisputed that Willie Mac Hums, the deceased, and defendant had cohabited for- nine years…