In memoriam:
Tamara Sonya Williams
Sept. 29, 1976 - Sept. 23, 1997

"She was so caring and giving, she never said no."

- Tamika Pennaman, Best friend

Williams to judge: 'Don't be soft when sentencing ... Nelson'

To: Honorable Judge Timothy Connors

Hello Judge Connors my name is Tamara Williams. I am the party that pressed charges against Kevin Nelson who is to be sentenced on November 2, 1995. I know that the decision on his sentencing is in your hands but I wanted to express my concern whether or not you're aware assault charges have been brought against Kevin many times before. I also wanted you to know that June 30, 1995 was not the first time that Kevin Nelson had been abusive toward me. He has hit me many times before and once he even hit my infant daughter in his attempt to strike me. My main concern is that every time Kevin Nelson has been in trouble he has only received a tap on the wrist. He always uses the accuse (sic) about his head injury which seems to always get him sympathy. However that head injury didn't keep Kevin Nelson from knowing right from wrong. I ask that you take into consideration the fact that Mr. Nelson has been in trouble for assault before and that he has been abusive toward me more than once. I also ask that you not be soft when sentencing Mr. Nelson because he has got away with so much by using numerous accuses (sic). I feel that it's about time for him to say the consequences of his actions because if not he's going to continue to do what he likes because he knows he can get away with it. I hope that you take into consideration the things that I have mentioned in this letter when you sentence Mr. Nelson. Again I ask that you please don't be soft when sentencing Kevin Nelson because he's been tapped on the wrists one too many times. One would think after going to court once before for assault that he would learn this lesson but obviously he didn't. All I ask is that Kevin Nelson be punished for the abuse he put me and my daughter through. Thank you.

Yours Truly, Tamara Williams

P.S. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call or write me a letter.

(313) 763-8514
1630 Cram Circle #8
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

- The Washtenaw County 15th District Court received the above letter from Tamara Williams on Oct. 23, 1995. Kevin Nelson was sentenced for charges of domestic violence against Williams on Nov. 2, 1995.