In re Thomas

Poch J.

This claim arises out of an incident that occurred on July 22, 1978, in Pontiac, Illinois. Melba Jean Thomas, wife of the victim, William N. Thomas, seeks compensation pursuant to the provisions of the Crime Victims Compensation Act, hereafter referred to as the Act. Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 70, par. 71 et seq.

This Court has carefully considered the application for benefits submitted on the form prescribed by the Court, 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…