People v. Marbury

Defendant appeals from a bench trial conviction in Detroit Recorder’s Court of two counts of second-degree murder, MCL 750.317; MSA 28.549. Defendant was sentenced to life imprisonment on each conviction.

On appeal, defendant challenges the trial court’s ruling, following a Walker hearing, that defendant’s confession was admissible. People v Walker (On Rehearing), 374 Mich 331; 132 NW2d 87 (1965). The trial court found that defendant was properly advised of his rights prior to making an inculpatory statement and was not required to be advised at the inception of questioning. Defendant argues…