In re Drake

OPINION

This claim arises out of an incident that occurred on August 7, 1989. The Claimant, Birdie Drake, mother of the victim, Ray A. Drake, seeks compensation pursuant to the provisions of the Crime Victims Compensation Act, hereafter referred to as the Act. 740 ILCS 45/1, et seq.

This Court has carefully considered the application for benefits submitted on September 19, 1989, on the form prescribed by the Attorney General, and an investigatory report of the Attorney General of Illinois which substantiates matters set forth in the application. Based upon these documents and other evidence…