People v. Hill

This is an appeal from the circuit court of Rock Island County which after a bench trial found Michael A. Hill, the defendant, guilty of the offense of armed robbery. The court sentenced the defendant to a term of imprisonment of not less than four nor more than eight years.

On July 30, 1975, Lori Ann Verschoore and Tami Anderson, age 16 and 17 years respectively, were employees at “Mr. Fresh”, a dairy store in Rock Island County. At closing time, being approximately 10:05 p.m., the employee Anderson was emptying a bucket at the back door of the store when she saw two men approaching her. Both…