People v. Simms

The defendant, Darryl Simms, was convicted following a bench trial in the circuit court of Du Page County of murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 9— 1(a)), aggravated criminal sexual assault (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 12 — -14(a)), criminal sexual assault (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 12 — 13(a)), armed robbery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 18 — 2), home invasion (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 12 — 11(a)) and residential burglary (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 19 — 3(a)). The State moved for a death sentencing hearing and the defendant waived his right to…