People v. Viramontes

Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of multiple felonies including armed robbery and attempted murder, after violently striking two women in the head from behind, with a baseball bat, and taking their valuables. Both women suffered extensive permanent and life-threatening injuries. Based on nature of attack and significance of injuries inflicted, a jury could find Defendant intended to kill both victims. Court did not abuse its discretion in admitting jailhouse phone tapes, as State laid sufficient foundation. Defendant presented no evidence of tampering, substitution, or contamination. (SIMON and MIKVA, concurring.)