People v. Jones

This appeal is taken from an order entered by the circuit court of St. Clair County dismissing defendant’s post-conviction petition. This appeal is the second review of defendant’s conviction by this court. After withdrawing pleas of not guilty, the defendant, Andre Jones, pleaded guilty to three counts of murder. Following a sentencing hearing before a jury, the defendant was sentenced to death.

On direct appeal to this court, the defendant’s convictions on two of the murder counts were affirmed along with the death sentences. The conviction on the third count was affirmed, but the sentence…