People v. Thomas

delivered the modified opinion of the court:

Defendant Duel Thomas was convicted of first degree murder (720 ILCS 5/9—1(a)(1) (West 2000)) and aggravated kidnaping (720 ILCS 5/10—2(a)(1) (West 2000)) after a jury trial. He was sentenced to 60 years’ imprisonment for murder and 30 years for aggravated kidnaping, to be served concurrently. Defendant appeals, claiming he is entitled to a new trial because: (1) the State did not prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) the trial court erred in admitting the statement of a witness as a prior inconsistent statement; (3) the trial court erred…