People v. Hudson

On December 17, 1979, an indictment was filed against the defendant, William Hudson, Jr., charging him with one count of murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, par. 9 — 1(a)(1)) and six counts of attempt murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, par. 8 — 4(a)). One of the attempt murder victims died as a result of her injuries, and the defendant was subsequently indicted for her murder.

The defendant was 16 years old on the date of the instant offenses. Following a hearing, the trial court granted the State’s motion to try the defendant as an adult.

On April 11, 1980, the defendant, acting against…