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Man convicted in 2017 killing outside liquor store

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A Lansing man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for a 2017 murder outside of a liquor store.

Billy Wilder was convicted Tuesday of 1st degree murder in the death of Willie Williamson. The conviction carries a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole. Wilder was also found guilty on three weapons charges.

Wilder shot and killed Willie Williamson after a confrontation outside the Mcnamara party store on Baker Street in February of 2017.

His sentencing is scheduled for April 18th.