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Jury finds Melody Williams guilty of murder

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A jury has returned a guilty verdict in the murder trial of Melody Williams. 

Williams stood accused of shooting and killing L.C. Lyons, then setting his home on fire. Police say the motive was robbery.  

Williams maintained she did not commit the murder.  She acted as her own attorney in the case.

13abc's Alexis Means is in the courtroom. Stay tuned to 13abc Action News for updates on this developing story.

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