People v. Blue

This matter comes before the court on the direct appeal of the jury conviction of defendant, Murray Blue, of one count of first degree murder (720 ILCS 5/9 — 1(a)(1) (West 1992)); three counts of attempted first degree murder (720 ILCS 5/8 — 4, 9 — 1 (West 1992)); two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm (720 ILCS 5/12— 4.2(a)(1) (West 1992)); and two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver (720 ILCS 570/401(a)(2)(A) (West 1992)). Defendant elected to have the same jury deliberate his subsequent capital sentencing hearing. 720 ILCS 5/9 — 1(d) (West 1992).…