¶ Defendant and her husband, Benedict J. Close, Jr., were indicted for the murder of Mr. Close's first wife, Ethel Close. After a joint trial before a jury, defendant and Mr. Close were found guilty of murder in the second degree for intentionally killing Ethel, and they were each sentenced to a term of incarceration of 21 years to life. This court has previously affirmed Mr. Close's conviction (People v Close,
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PEOPLE v. CLOSE
103 A.D.2d 970 (1984)
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Betty Jane Close, Appellant
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
July 26, 1984
July 26, 1984
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.
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