Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Murder
Defendant was convicted of first degree murder of his girlfriend's three-year-old son. Despite presentation of conflicting medical opinions as to cause of death and injuries, evidence was sufficient for jury to have found Defendant guilty of murder. Court properly admitted other-crimes evidence as relevant to show motive, in that it showed Defendant's favor for his own children and showed animosity toward victim. (STEIGMANN and POPE, concurring.)