People v. Generally

Defendant, Gamell Generally, was convicted by a jury of murder and robbery and sentenced by the circuit court of Madison County to natural life on the murder conviction and seven years on the robbery, to be served concurrently. Defendant appeals his convictions and sentence. We affirm.

On August 17, 1985, defendant, Almondo “Monte” McGowan (defendant’s cousin), Joseph Ewing and Marsha Smith (one of defendant’s girlfriends) were riding around in defendant’s car, drinking beer and smoking marijuana. Defendant decided he wanted to rob someone, so they drove to Rock Springs Park in Alton,…