People v. Thompkins

After a bench trial, defendants Willie Thompkins, Glenn Lee, Fred Miller and Lawrence Moore were convicted of aggravated battery and attempt murder, and were sentenced, Thompkins to 15 to 20 years and Lee, Miller and Moore to 10 to 20 years. On appeal defendants contend that the evidence is insufficient to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The following evidence was adduced.

Michael Weaver testified for the State that:

He is 23 years old, married and lives in Markham, Illinois, with his parents, brothers and sisters, wife and child; that he has known defendants a long time. He joined…