People v. Allweiss

OPINION OF THE COURT

Evans, J.

Defendant-appellant stands convicted of the murder of Carol Hoffman by stabbing and strangulation. Although there were no eyewitnesses to the murder, the People marshaled substantial direct and circumstantial evidence which convinced the jury beyond a reasonable doubt, that defendant had committed the crime.

Since there were no eyewitnesses, identity was a crucial issue. Vincent St. George, Carol’s boyfriend had talked to a man in her apartment and described him as having a "very distinguishable, recognizable, soft-spoken voice”. The defendant was identified by St.…