People v. Buggs

In a 10-count indictment filed in the circuit court of Cook County, defendant, Carras Buggs, was charged with six counts of murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, pars. 9—1(a)(1) through (a)(3)), one count of attempted murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, par. 8—4), one count of aggravated battery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, par. 12—4(a)), and two counts of aggravated arson (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, pars. 20-1.1(a)(1), (a)(2)). The defendant was tried in a bench trial and found guilty of all charges.

Buggs waived his right to have a jury in the sentencing phase of the proceedings.…