People v. Phillips

¶ 1 The defendant, Demetrius Phillips, was convicted of first degree murder (720 ILCS 5/91(a)(2) (West 2010); 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1(a)(1)(c)(ii) (West 2010) ) and was sentenced to 25 years of imprisonment. On appeal, Phillips argues inter alia , that his statement to police was improperly coerced such that the circuit court erred when it denied his motion to suppress. We reverse and remand.

¶ 2 FACTS

¶ 3 Jasmine Anderson gave birth to a son on July 23, 2010. Phillips was the minor's father, and the family lived together in an apartment. Phillips did not have a job, and he would watch the minor when…