People v. Chevalier
Supreme Court of Illinois
544 N.E.2d 942 (1989)
Relevant factsFree
In two consolidated cases, Chevalier and Flores (defendants) each killed their wives during arguments in which the wives verbally admitted to adultery (with one wife also insulting her husband's sexual capabilities); both men were convicted of murder, but the appellate court reversed and ordered new trials, finding the adultery admissions could constitute adequate provocation, and the prosecution sought further review.
IssueFree
Whether a victim's admission of marital infidelity constitutes provocation sufficient to reduce a murder charge to voluntary manslaughter.