People v. Nitz Replaces opinion filed Jan. 5, 2001 and vacated Opinion text corrected Apr. 3, 2001 Opinion text corrected Apr. 23, 2001

(text box: 1) NO. 5-98-0657

IN THE

APPELLATE COURT OF ILLINOIS

FIFTH DISTRICT

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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, ) Appeal from the) Circuit Court of

Plaintiff-Appellee, ) Williamson County.)) No. 88-CF-162)

RICHARD C. NITZ, ) Honorable) John Speroni,

Defendant-Appellant. ) Judge, presiding.

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At one time, Richard Nitz knew when he was to rendevous with death, for the State of Illinois had set the appointed hour.…