People v. Rhoiney

Defendant Eugene Rhoiney and codefendant Angelo Roberts were charged with the first-degree murder of decedent, Stephen Edwards. Defendant was also charged with armed violence, aggravated unlawful restraint and concealment of a homicidal death. Prior to trial, the circuit court granted defendant’s motion for severance, but denied his motions to quash his arrest and to suppress statements. A jury found defendant guilty of first-degree murder, and he was sentenced to natural life in prison without opportunity for parole. Defendant appeals his conviction and sentence. We affirm.

At trial, Officer…