this contention, Allen has failed to show that he was prejudiced by Byers's lack of testimony in light of her death. To be sure, it is apparent that Allen's only use for Byers's testimony was to establish that she was a perpetrator of the crimes. In light of these circumstances, it is highly unlikely that Byers would have testified at the trial admitting her guilt regarding her participation in the offenses. Hence, Allen's claim fails on this basis.
Allen goes on to argue that McGill's death before the trial contributed to the denial of his right to due process. As noted above, Allen established that McGill would have testified that he was present in the Osco store conversing with Holvoet at the time that the State alleged the murders1692

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