Abernathy, Sr. v. People

On October 3, 1968, a trial jury in St. Clair County, Blinois, convicted the defendant, Joseph E. Abernathy, Sr., of murder. Thereafter, the trial court ruled adversely to the defendant on his post-trial motion, and after a hearing in mitigation and aggravation sentenced the defendant to the Illinois State Penitentiary for a term of not less than 99 years and not more than 100 years.

From this verdict and finding and the order denying a new trial the defendant appeals to this Court. In support of his position the defendant contends:

1. That his guilt was not established by proof beyond a…