People v. Holmes

Lajauina Camel was found dead in the hallway of an apartment building located at 4327 West 18th Street in Chicago at approximately 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 1987. After a bench trial, defendant Tyrone Holmes was convicted of her murder and of criminal sexual assault.

The victim’s mother, Arlena McKinley, testified that at about 3 a.m. on April 11, 1987, she attended a party at “Miss” Powell’s house, which was across the street from her residence. McKinley said she saw “Miss” Powell, Mr. Powell, Donald Blizzard, a woman named Theresa, defendant’s brother Lonnie Holmes, and Lajauina at the…