People v. Meyer

Kenneth J. Meyer was indicted for the murders of Jacqueline Meyer and Linda Legacy. After plea negotiations, defendant plead guilty, to one count charging both murders, in the Circuit Court of Kankakee County. On March 20, 1970, he was sentenced to a term of not less than 30 nor more than 50 years. He did not appeal.

On July 18, 1972, defendant filed a pro se petition under the Post-Conviction Hearing Act. Counsel was appointed to represent defendant. On February 23, 1973, the State filed a motion to dismiss and on the same day defendant’s appointed counsel filed a motion to withdraw and a pro…