People v. Whittenburg

Charles Whittenburg, along with four other youths, was found guilty of burglary, adjudged delinquent and committed to the Department of Corrections as a ward of the court. He appeals this finding, contending that the evidence of the State was not sufficient to establish his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The home of Mrs. Henrie Gilmore, 9105 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, was burglarized on the afternoon of May 29, 1974. When she returned home at approximately 2 p.m. she discovered that a previously undamaged portion of a glass window, which was located in the side entrance door, was broken…