People v. Trammell

Defendant Q. B. Trammell. was tried by a jury in Recorder’s Court for the City of Detroit, Judge Joseph E. Maher presiding. The defendant was charged with murder in the first degree, contrary to MCLA 750.316; MSA 28.548. On January 17, 1975, the jury returned a verdict of guilty as charged.

On the evening of October 26, 1969, defendant went to the residence of his girlfriend, Minnie Jean King, at 2926 Bewick in the City of Detroit. The defendant testified that upon his arrival, he met Miss King and they then proceeded to her upstairs flat. ■ He further testified that hé was confronted by Sonny…