People v. Williams

Defendant was convicted after a jury trial of two counts of first-degree murder, MCL 750.316; MSA 28.548. The victims, Leon and Betty Coward, were the parents of defendant’s deceased wife. The Cowards had won a custody dispute with defendant and were the guardians of defendant’s two small children. Defendant was sentenced to life imprisonment on each count and presently appeals as of right.

Defendant argues on appeal that the trial court erred in admitting a copy of a circuit court order terminating defendant’s rights of visitation with his children. We find no error. The evidence was relevant…