People v. Page

On January 11, 1974 defendant-appellant Leonard Page was found guilty by a jury of first-degree murder. MCLA 750.316; MSA 28.548. He was sentenced to life imprisonment.

In the early hours of the morning in question defendant had seen his ex-wife, Martha Page, with another man in a local bar. Defendant had danced with her and bought a drink for her escort. Later, about 3 a.m., as Mrs. Page and her date were saying good-night at her home, the defendant approached them with a gun and threatened to kill his ex-wife. After some discussion the defendant left, Mrs. Page went into the house and her…