People v. Hyche

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of attempt murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 8 — 4), rape (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 11 — 1), and aggravated kidnapping (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, pars. 10 — 2(a)(5), 10 — 2(a)(3)), and sentenced concurrently to a term of 24 years for attempt murder and rape and 10 years for aggravated kidnapping. On appeal, he contends that (1) the State failed to prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) the State improperly cross-examined him; and (3) the State improperly bolstered its case with hearsay evidence. We affirm the…