People v. Bedford

The three defendants were charged with first-degree murder for the beating death of Glenda Williams. The information alleged that the defendants went to Ms. Williams’ apartment and beat her for two days until she died. It was also alleged that the decedent’s boyfriend, Garry Lewis, was forced to participate in the beating.

Defendant Walk waived a jury trial. After a joint trial, all three defendants were found guilty of second-degree murder, MCLA 750.317; MSA 28.549. They appeal as of right.

Of the many issues raised by the defendants, eight merit discussion.

I

First, defendants claim it was…