People v. Ganus

Defendant, Victor Ganus, was convicted by a jury in Randolph County circuit court of three counts of murder. At sentencing, the jury determined that defendant was eligible for the death penalty based on the fact that defendant had murdered two or more individuals and that the victim in this case was an inmate of a correctional institution. (111. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, pars. 9— 1(b)(2), (b)(3).) Finding factors in aggravation, the jury returned a verdict of death. Defendant’s execution was stayed pending direct review by this court. Ill. Const. 1970, art. VI, §4(b); 134 Ill. 2d Rules 603,…