Trial
Williams was indicted by a Sabine Parish Grand Jury of First Degree Murder in violation of Louisiana Revised Statute (R.S.) 14:30. A Motion for a Change of Venue filed by the defendant was granted, which resulted in the transfer of the case to the 35th Judicial District Court in Grant Parish. After a four day trial, the jury returned a verdict of guilty. At the sentencing phase of the trial, the jury unanimously recommended the death penalty, which the judge imposed.
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