Williams v. State

Joseph Williams appeals his conviction for the first-degree murder of his estranged wife. At the jury trial, Williams’ defense was that he acted in the heat of the moment, so the killing was not premeditated. On appeal he argues that the state did not establish premeditation and that the trial court abused its discretion in admitting two photographs of his wife’s body. Because the evidence presented a jury question on premeditation, and the photographs were relevant and not unduly prejudicial, we affirm.

I. FACTS

Williams and his wife were married in late November 2006. They had a three-…