People v. Jones

Defendants Jerry and Marshall Jones were charged by indictment with murder, armed robbery and burglary. Defendants were tried separately but simultaneously before two juries. Jerry Jones was convicted of all three counts and Marshall Jones of all charges, except the burglary charge. Defendant Jerry was sentenced to an extended term of 80 years, and defendant Marshall was sentenced to an extended term of 75 years.

On appeal defendants argue that: (1) they were denied a fair trial because the jury was allowed to view a close-up photograph of the decedent’s blood-covered face; (2) that the court…