People v. Edwards

Defendant Willie Lee Edwards was charged with armed robbery, MCLA 750.529; MSA 28.797. On August 24, 1972, defendant filed a motion to suppress certain identification testimony unless it was shown to be independent of a photographic display shown the witness. A hearing on the motion was held with testimony being taken on September 26 and October 2, 1972. On October 5, 1972, the trial court denied defendant’s motion, finding the identification to be independent of the photographic display.

Trial was held on November 16, 17 and 21, following which the jury returned a verdict against defendant of…