People v. Yancey

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE GOLDBERG

delivered the opinion of the court:

Thomas Yancey (defendant) was tried joindy before a jury with Nathaniel Brown, Jr. (codefendant). Both were found guilty of murder. Defendant was sentenced to 75 to 90 years. He appeals. The judgment and sentence of codefendant were affirmed after a separate appeal to this court. (People v. Brown (1977), 55 Ill. App. 3d 569, 371 N.E.2d 140.) The sole contention raised by the codefendant on appeal was directed to severity of the sentence.

The defendant presents four issues for review: proof of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt;…