People v. Ewell

Two issues are raised in this appeal. The first is that the evidence was not sufficient to prove defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The second issue relates to alleged improper statements made by the State’s Attorney in final argument.

The defendant was tried by a jury for the robbery of the Pay Less Store in Rockford, Illinois, on May 2nd, 1970. On May 2nd, 1970, the defendant Willie Ewell drove one Robert Bowers to the Pay Less Store at 10:00 o’clock in the morning. Willie Ewell remained in the car. Robert Bowers entered the store and with his accomplices Dannie Styles and Junior…