People v. Thompson

OFFENSES CHARGED

Two counts of murder. Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, pars. 9—1(a)(1) and (2). *

JUDGMENT

After a bench trial, defendant was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to a term of not less than 4 nor more than 10 years.

CONTENTION RAISED ON APPEAL

There was insufficient evidence to establish all elements of the offense of voluntary manslaughter beyond a reasonable doubt.

EVIDENCE

Amelia Currie, for the State:

She is defendant’s mother-in-law and the mother of the deceased, Olivia Thompson. On May 19, 1971, Olivia spent the entire day with her at her home in Chicago,…