People v. Weeks

(Modified upon denial of rehearing 5/4/12.) Defendant was convicted, after bench trial, of first degree murder of her nephew, a 14-year-old paraplegic who lived with her. Evidence showed that Defendant knew beating she inflicted on victim would result in death or great bodily harm. Defendant was of far greater size and strength than victim, and coroner testified that victim had too many injuries to count, including injuries consistent with a fresh belt beating and signs of asphyxiation. (R. GORDON and LAMPKIN, concurring.)