Texas Woman's 27-Year Death Row Sentence Overturned Due to Informant's Lie
#Texas #DeathRowBrittany Holberg, who spent 27 years on death row in Texas, may soon be freed after questions arose about the credibility of a key witness who was a paid informant for the police. Holberg's murder conviction has been reviewed by the district court. read more
Arizona to Execute First Death Row Inmate in Two Years
#Arizona #DeathRowArizona is set to execute Aaron Brian Gunches, convicted in 2007 for the 2002 shooting death of his girlfriend's ex-husband in Mesa. Gunches also shot a trooper in 2003. This marks the state's first execution in two years, following concerns over past executions. read more
Texas Man Convicted of Pastor's Murder Faces Execution Battle
#DeathRow #USCrimeSteven Lawayne Nelson, convicted of killing a pastor in his church, is set to be executed in Texas, claiming he was only a lookout. Nelson, sentenced for the 2011 murder, continues to deny involvement, blaming others for the crime. read more
Death row inmate endures isolation, finds humanity in dire conditions
#DeathRow #IsolationSupportMarion Bowman Jr has been enduring months of isolation on South Carolina's death row as he awaits execution, reflecting on the kindness and support among inmates. Facing inhumane conditions, Bowman maintains his innocence in a harrowing system of punishment. read more
Texas AG Seeks to Block Death Row Inmate's Testimony Effort
#Texas #DeathRowTexas man on death row, Robert Roberson, whose execution was halted over doubts on shaken baby syndrome case, faces challenge as Texas attorney general attempts to block his testimony at the state Capitol. The AG indicated that a pending legal challenge stops Roberson from appearing. read more
Appeals Court Delays Hearing for Oklahoma Death Row Inmate
#KevinUnderwood #deathrowA federal appeals court delays a hearing for an Oklahoma death row inmate, Kevin Underwood, set to be executed for the cannibalistic murder of a 10-year-old. His clemency bid postponed due to board member resignations, seeking a full hearing before his scheduled execution date. read more
Influential Figures Urge Biden to Act on Death Row Cases
#Biden #DeathRowCalls are increasing for President Biden to address death row inmates' cases before Trump's potential policy changes. Pope Francis and various influential figures, including Branson and Sandberg, joined in sending open letters to Biden urging action. read more
Controversy Surrounds Autistic Death Row Inmate's Reprieve in Texas
#DeathRow #LegalDebateTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton asserts that Robert Roberson, an inmate on death row for a 'shaken baby' case, should still be executed despite a recent reprieve. The case involves conflicting opinions on whether the alleged crime was committed. read more
Texas Man Faces Execution Despite Shaken Baby Syndrome Doubts
#ShakenBabySyndrome #DeathRowA Texas man faces the first U.S. execution over shaken baby syndrome, awaiting a lethal injection for his daughter's murder conviction. Last-minute appeals, including from prominent figures, seek to prove his innocence amid debates on outdated scientific evidence. read more
Death row inmate Richard Moore given choice of execution method
#deathrow #SouthCarolinaDeath row inmate Richard Moore in South Carolina has been given the choice between a firing squad, the electric chair, or lethal injection for his upcoming execution. Moore, who was convicted in 1999, is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to stop the execution. read more
Execution of Khalil Divine Black Sun Allah Sparks Death Penalty Debate
#DeathRow #LastMealSouth Carolina executed its first death row inmate in 13 years, Khalil Divine Black Sun Allah, following the murder of a convenience store clerk in 1997. Allah's last meal included cheeseburgers, fries, a steak, chicken wings, sodas, and pie. read more
South Carolina Executes Inmate After 13 Years: Khalil Divine Black Sun Allah
#SouthCarolina #DeathRowSouth Carolina executes first death row inmate in 13 years, Khalil Divine Black Sun Allah, for the 1997 murder of a store clerk. Despite maintaining his innocence, he was put to death by lethal injection after the US Supreme Court and Governor denied clemency. read more
Marcellus Williams Resentenced to Life Despite DNA Evidence (10 words)
#DeathRow #WrongfulConvictionMarcellus Williams, a Missouri death row inmate convicted in 1998, is expected to receive a life sentence without parole following a dramatic reversal just before his scheduled execution. Despite resentencing, Williams continues his campaign to prove innocence. read more