People v. Thomas

OFFENSE CHARGED

Murder. Ill Rev Stats 1967, c 38, § 9-1 (a) (3). *

JUDGMENT

After a jury trial, John Thomas (hereinafter defendant) was found guilty of felony murder and sentenced to a term of 20 to 40 years. Coindictee Samuel Robinson had pleaded guilty, and codefendant Jeffery Sykes was found not guilty.

CONTENTIONS RAISED ON APPEAL

1. The evidence is insufficient to establish that the act which caused the victim’s death occurred while defendant was attempting or committing a forcible felony.

2. The jury was incompletely instructed as to the elements of the crime charged in the indictment.

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