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Sneak peek: "48 Hours" Presents: Temptation in Texas

June 01, 2015 / 03:36

This episode covers the murder case of Greg Williams, his wife Michelle Williams, and the investigation surrounding the crime. Key topics include manipulation, the crime scene, and the legal proceedings.

Michelle and Greg Williams had a seemingly perfect marriage, with Michelle enjoying a lavish lifestyle funded by Greg's income. However, family members express doubts about Michelle's intentions, suggesting she targeted Greg for his wealth.

The episode recounts the shocking moment when Greg was found shot in his bed, leading to Michelle's arrest. Witness accounts and the investigation reveal inconsistencies and a lack of evidence linking Michelle directly to the crime.

Legal experts discuss the plea deal offered to Michelle and the complications that arose from her interview prior to the plea acceptance. The episode highlights the challenges faced by the prosecution due to insufficient evidence.

Throughout the episode, various perspectives on Michelle's character and the events leading up to the murder are presented, painting a complex picture of the case.

TLDR

Michelle Williams is accused of murdering her husband Greg, raising questions about manipulation and the investigation's integrity.

Episode

3:36
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Michelle and Greg Williams K been married for some time and she was enjoying a nice lifestyle his job was to
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make the money and Michelle's job was to spend the money Greg treated me like a queen he showed me a world that before
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him I had no means to have my mother is's captivating she's easy on the eyes she's extremely
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intelligent just being able to say the right things at the right time to get what she wants
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my brother treated her like gold she had everything did you feel as though Michelle targeted your brother
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once she realized he had money she was all about the money the lifestyle Michelle Williams is a
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manipulator she's had great success manipulating men she's manipulated husbands she's manipulated boyfriends
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she had to be the center stage at all times you know she thought she was God's gift
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[Music] I hear an echoing sound that wakes me up I walked to the bedroom and all of a sudden I get
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hit Greg's in bed and I realized oh my God he's been shot 91 where is the emergency oh my God
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I called my sister and told her Greg is dead Michelle killed him you know that's where I'm trying to
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determine did I hear The Gunshot did I see the person I don't know what I saw first there were parts of the story that
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really didn't make a lot of sense the first time that she told it CS almost three months after a color man was found
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shot in his own bed police have arrested his wife we became convinced very quickly
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that indeed Michelle was responsible for this there was no eyewitness there were
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some shortcomings in the investigation no fingerprints there was a question of the crime scene being tampered with no
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DNA that links Michelle to this killing the Judgment was made to to offer a plea
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deal they didn't have the evidence to go forward with a murder trial at the time
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the District Attorney's Office wanted her and the judge wanted her to take responsibility and what changed well
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primarily the interview please have a seat here that Michelle did with you immediately before the judge was to
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accept her plea deal every time I watch a client in an interview I start to think oh man we're really screwed did
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you murder your husband Greg no I did not that undermines the validity of her plea and caused me to go in and ask the
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judge to strike that plea deal Lady Justice may very well be be blind but she's neither deaf nor
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stupid if you're innocent have a trial let the chips fall they make state is going to produce videos of
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the show 48 Hours who shot Greg I have my assumptions I've been trying cases for
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more than 40 Years Michelle Williams case has to rank up there as one of the most bizarre that I've been involved in
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at murder at sex contradictions that little bit of everything

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 80
    Most shocking
  • 80
    Biggest twist
  • 75
    Most heartbreaking
  • 75
    Most unpredictable

Episode Highlights

  • The Shocking Discovery
    Michelle finds her husband Greg shot in their bed, leading to a frantic call for help.
    “Oh my God, he's been shot!”
    @ 01m 22s
    June 01, 2015
  • The Plea Deal Controversy
    Michelle's interview raises doubts about her innocence, prompting legal challenges.
    “Did you murder your husband, Greg? No, I did not.”
    @ 02m 48s
    June 01, 2015
  • A Bizarre Case
    A lawyer reflects on the complexities and contradictions of Michelle's case.
    “Michelle Williams' case has to rank up there as one of the most bizarre.”
    @ 03m 24s
    June 01, 2015

Episode Quotes

  • Oh my God, he's been shot!
    Sneak peek: "48 Hours" Presents: Temptation in Texas
  • Did you murder your husband, Greg? No, I did not.
    Sneak peek: "48 Hours" Presents: Temptation in Texas
  • Lady Justice may very well be blind, but she's neither deaf nor stupid.
    Sneak peek: "48 Hours" Presents: Temptation in Texas

Key Moments

  • Shocking Discovery01:22
  • Plea Deal02:48
  • Bizarre Case03:24

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