People v. Hillsman

In March 2000, the State charged defendant, DeMarcus Hillsman, with four counts of first degree murder of Manley Fuller (720 ILCS 5/9 — 1 (West 2000)). In February 2001, defendant filed a motion to suppress certain evidence (articles of defendant’s clothing and any evidence derived therefrom) that the police seized from him while he was being treated in the emergency room on the night of the incident. Following a May 2001 hearing, the trial court denied defendant’s motion.

In October 2001, defendant filed a motion to exclude evidence of his flight, which the trial court denied. That same…