Cecilia Ann Williamson, a/k/a Cookie Williamson v. State of Mississippi - Supreme Court of Mississippi

Cecilia Ann Williamson, a/k/a Cookie Williamson v. State of Mississippi

By Supreme Court of Mississippi

  • Release Date: 1987-08-12
  • Genre: Law

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Cecilia Ann Williamson was indicted and tried for the capital murder of her husband, James Williamson. A jury found her guilty as charged and sentenced her to death. However, because Cecilia Williamson was denied her constitutional right to confront the witnesses presented against her we must reverse and remand the case for a new trial.

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