People v. Neeley

The defendants were found guilty by a jury of the offense of armed robbery. Defendant Neeley was also found guilty of rape. Each defendant was sentenced to a term of 4 to 6 years in the penitentiary. The defendants appeal. The appeals have been consolidated.

On July 9, 1971, at approximately 10:30 P.M., Elzada Williams and her sister, Vera Gardner, left their aunt’s house and were walking on Homan Avenue near Garfield Park. They were accosted by four male persons. One assailant approached Elzada from behind and put a razor to her throat. Another threatened Vera Gardner with a knife. The women…