Williams v. State

Smith, Justice.

Appellant Stanley Williams was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences for the murders of Clatie Banks, his former wife, and Jawaski Banks, her five-year-old son. We affirm.

The appellant and the victim were married in May 1986. During June, the appellant was arrested at their home for assaulting the victim. Her injuries, which were consistent with being beaten with a belt, fists, and a telephone, required medical attention. The hospital’s examining physician testified that the victim had numerous bruises on her face and body.

On June 16, 1986, the victim swore out a warrant…