People v. Collins

Defendant, Willie Collins, Jr., appeals from a conviction of murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 9 — 1). Collins argues that the trial court erred in denying his motions to quash his arrest and suppress certain evidence. We affirm.

Cornelius Murphy was stabbed to death on the evening of March 23, 1987. Collins was known to be Murphy’s friend. On March 24, 1987, Collins received a phone call from a police officer. The officer asked Collins to come down to the police station and answer some questions. Collins arrived at the station and spoke with the police in the lobby. Collins was not…