People v. Stack

In People v. Stack (1984), 128 Ill. App. 3d 611, 470 N.E.2d 1252 (Stack I), this court reversed and remanded on various grounds defendant Richard Stack’s convictions and concurrent natural life sentences imposed for the brutal murders of his wife and infant son. Our supreme court affirmed in part the opinion of this court in People v. Stack (1986), 112 Ill. 2d 301, 493 N.E.2d 339 (Stack II), and remanded the case for retrial. The circuit court held a second jury trial, which resulted in defendant being found guilty again. Because we believe the State has denied defendant a fair trial a second…