People v. Black

Two indictments were returned against the defendants, Holice Black and Richard Black. In a three-count indictment they were charged with the murder, by shooting, of Charles Eichorst, a sergeant in the Chicago Police Department, in violation of Ill. Rev. Stat. (1963), ch. 38, par. 9—1 (a—1), (a—2) and (a—3). The other indictment charged them with the armed robbery of Marilyn Moline in violation of Ill. Rev. Stat. (1963), ch. 38, par. 18—2. Since the acts complained of were part of one criminal transaction, the two indictments were consolidated for trial.

Shortly before 9:30 A.M. on August 4,…