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PEOPLE v. THOMAS

Docket No. 78-5256.

96 Mich. App. 210 (1980)

292 N.W.2d 523

PEOPLE v. THOMAS

Michigan Court of Appeals.

Decided March 17, 1980.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Frank J. Kelley, Attorney General, Robert A. Derengoski, Solicitor General, Peter D. Houk, Prosecuting Attorney, and Michael G. Woodworth, Chief Appellate Attorney, for the people.

Hubbard, Fox, Thomas, White & Bengston, for defendant.

Before: DANHOF, C.J., and BEASLEY and CYNAR, JJ.

BEASLEY, J.

Defendant, Billie Gene Thomas, was convicted by a jury of first-degree murder but mentally ill.1 After being sentenced to life imprisonment with eligibility for psychiatric treatment, if appropriate,2 he appeals as of right, claiming there are seven issues.

On August 7, 1977, defendant's estranged wife, Dixie Mae Thomas, was shot to death. On August 23, 1977, defendant was arrested and charged...

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