Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Murder
Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of 1st degree murder for shooting death, and sentenced to 51 years. Court did not err when it instructed jury as to reasonable doubt. State did not err in its comments in closing arguments, "Don't let the defendant walk out those doors", as comments do not make reference to Defendant being in custody. Evidence at trial was sufficient to find Defendant guilty of murder. Witness was consistent throughout his identifications of Defendant as the shooter. (McBRIDE and ELLIS, concurring.)