Taylor v. People

VOLLACK, Justice.

We granted certiorari to review the court of appeals’ unpublished opinion in People v. Taylor, No. 83CA0142 (September 6, 1984). The court of appeals affirmed the petitioner’s conviction by a jury of first degree murder and violent crime. Petitioner maintains the evidence was insufficient to establish beyond a reasonable doubt that he was guilty of the charges, and further maintains the cumulative effect of prosecutorial misconduct denied him a fair trial. We affirm.

On April 20, 1982, Jeanne Taylor’s body was found in Clear Creek canyon. The body was wrapped in a tarpaulin…