People v. Featherstone

The defendant appeals as of right from his jury conviction of second-degree murder, MCL 750.317; MSA 28.549. The defendant was sentenced to life imprisonment.

The defendant and the decedent, Gloria Clark, lived together for about 1-1/2 years. On the night in question, neighbors testified that Ms. Clark and the defendant, who had been drinking, were having a loud and protracted argument. The defendant threatened to kill Ms. Clark in the presence of several other persons. He attempted to purchase a gun from another resident of the building. Neighbors summoned the police in the early morning…