People v. Hendricks

A jury found defendant guilty of the murders of his wife and three children. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 38, par. 9 — 1.) The trial court sentenced him to four consecutive terms of natural-life imprisonment and imposed a fine and costs. Defendant appeals his conviction and sentence. We affirm.

Defendant argues that he was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and that the trial court erred in: denying his motions for directed verdict; ruling that prior acts evidence was probative of motive; admitting motive evidence, the- prejudicial effect of which outweighed its probative value; failing…