People v. Jones

Following a bench trial, defendant, Bryant Jones, was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to 22 years’ imprisonment. On appeal, defendant contends that the State failed to prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. For the reasons that follow, we reduce defendant’s conviction and remand for resentencing.

Defendant was arrested and charged with two counts of first degree murder. Count I alleged that defendant intentionally and knowingly asphyxiated the victim, Michael Howell, with his foot, while count II alleged that defendant asphyxiated and killed Howell with his foot, knowing…