People v. Steel

Following a jury trial in the circuit court of Cook County defendant was convicted of murder and upon the jury’s recommendation the death penalty was imposed. (Ill.Rev.Stat. 1969, ch. 38, par. 1 — 7(c)(1).) He appeals directly to this court (Ill.Rev.Stat. 1971, ch. 110A, par. 603) raising specific issues of error hereinafter enumerated and concluding that the proceedings, when taken in their entirety, were conducted in such manner as to deprive him of a fair trial. He therefore seeks reversal of-his conviction and remandment of the cause for a new trial.

On the evening of December 25, 1968,…