People v. Eveland

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE MILLS

delivered the opinion of the court:

Rebecca Eveland was convicted at bench of both the involuntary manslaughter of her 2/2-year-old son and felony theft.

She was sentenced to 18 months’ periodic imprisonment for the homicide and a concurrent 18 months’ probation for the theft.

We affirm.

But first the rather extensive testimony.

FACTS

Donna Curl testified that on the evening of March 29, 1978, defendant and defendant’s small son, Michael, accompanied her to Glenda Hess’ house. Upon arriving, they left to obtain some beer and later returned. They watched television and…