Cherokee County, Georgia – A man was sentenced to life without parole after being convicted in the fatal shooting of his wife, prompting a multi-count verdict and lengthy additional penalties.
According to the Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office, a jury on March 26 found Kelvin Demon Williams, 48, guilty of malice murder, felony murder, and multiple additional charges in the 2025 killing of his wife, Tenisha Williams, 48. He was also convicted of the attempted murder of her teenage son and other related offenses.
Prosecutors said the charges stem from a shooting reported around 10:40 p.m. on July 13, 2025, at a home on Daventry Crossing in the Woodstock area. Authorities allege a 16-year-old called 911 after being shot, telling dispatchers his stepfather had also shot his mother.
According to investigators, deputies arrived to find the defendant allegedly standing near the garage entrance before taking him into custody. Inside the home, officers located Tenisha Williams deceased on the kitchen floor. A younger child was also found in the residence.
Evidence presented at trial included 911 calls, surveillance footage, and testimony from law enforcement and medical experts. Prosecutors alleged the defendant fired multiple shots, including at the teenager and later at his wife in the kitchen.
Superior Court Judge Shannon Wallace sentenced Williams to life in prison without parole, plus an additional 100 years and 12 months.
Officials said victim impact statements described years of alleged abuse and control within the household. The court also ordered no contact with the victim’s children or their families.
The case was investigated by the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office and prosecuted by the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit.
One local note: cases like this often impact students and families connected to the household and broader school community.
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