People v. Davis

A jury convicted the defendant, Willie Davis, of armed robbery and robbery. Following a sentencing hearing, the trial judge found the defendant to be an habitual criminal and sentenced him to natural life imprisonment.

On March 18, 1985, Delores Collins, an employee at a fast-food restaurant, opened the restaurant at 10:30 a.m. and went behind the register. The defendant entered the front door five minutes later. Collins asked if she could help the defendant, and he said, “You know what I want.” While standing approximately two feet in front of Collins, he pulled a “big,” “dark-colored” gun…