Georgia Man Sentenced to Life for Killing Wife, Attempting to Murder Stepson

Kelvin Demond Williams, 48, received life without parole plus 100 years for the 2025 murder of his wife Tenisha and attempted murder of her 16-year-old son.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:25pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single bullet casing on a dark surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the deadly weapon used in this tragic domestic violence incident.A single bullet casing, a stark reminder of the deadly violence that claimed Tenisha Williams' life.Woodstock Today

Kelvin Demond Williams, 48, was convicted of 13 counts including malice murder, felony murder, family violence aggravated assault, criminal attempt to commit murder and cruelty to children in the first degree for the 2025 killing of his wife Tenisha Williams, 48, and attempted murder of her 16-year-old son. Williams was sentenced to life in prison without parole plus 100 years and 12 months.

Why it matters

This case highlights the tragic consequences of domestic violence and the need for greater awareness and resources to protect victims. Williams had allegedly isolated and controlled his wife, monitoring her movements, before fatally shooting her in their home as her son watched.

The details

According to prosecutors, on July 13, 2025, Williams fatally shot Tenisha in their Woodstock, Georgia home. Security camera footage captured Williams firing multiple shots at Tenisha and her 16-year-old son, with Tenisha heard begging him not to shoot. After killing Tenisha, Williams allegedly said "You dead, [expletive]?" The couple's 4-year-old son was also home at the time but unharmed.

  • On July 13, 2025, Williams fatally shot Tenisha around 10:40 p.m.
  • Williams was immediately taken into custody by police when they arrived on the scene.

The players

Kelvin Demond Williams

A 48-year-old Georgia man convicted of killing his wife Tenisha and attempting to murder her 16-year-old son.

Tenisha Williams

The 48-year-old wife of Kelvin Demond Williams who was fatally shot by her husband in their home.

Tenisha's 16-year-old son

The victim's teenage son who Kelvin Demond Williams attempted to murder during the same incident.

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What they’re saying

“Tenisha's life mattered, and the violence inflicted upon her was evil and inexcusable.”

— Susan K. Treadaway, District Attorney

“We didn't feel like the maximum sentence was appropriate.”

— Angela Trethaway, Kelvin Demond Williams' lead attorney

What’s next

Williams plans to appeal the ruling, according to his attorney.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the urgent need for greater domestic violence prevention and intervention efforts to protect vulnerable victims and their families from deadly acts of abuse.