How would Missouri’s next governor handle the death penalty after Williams execution?
The Republican nominee for Missouri governor wouldn’t say whether he supported or opposed Marcellus Williams’ execution, while the Democratic nominee sharply criticized the decision.
Marcellus Williams' Final Words Before Missouri Execution
Williams was executed despite pleas for clemency from prosecutors and family members of murder victim Felicia Gayle.
Missouri Man Faces Execution on Tuesday Despite Prosecutor's Opposition
A Missouri man is scheduled to be executed on Tuesday unless the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes at the last minute, even though the prosecutor's office that secured his murder conviction 21 years ago has expressed doubts about the integrity of the case.
Supreme Court allows Missouri to proceed with the execution of death row inmate Marcellus Williams
The Supreme Court is allowing Missouri to proceed with its plan to execute death row inmate Marcellus Williams
Missouri man convicted of murder executed after prosecutor tried to stop it
Marcellus Williams' attorneys have said that his DNA wasn't found on the murder weapon and that his jury trial was unfair.
Lawyers Seek Supreme Court Intervention Hours Before a Missouri Inmate's Planned Execution
Lawyers for a Missouri man have filed a late appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court alleging there were racial bias and constitutional errors at his trial
Missouri Execution of Marcellus Williams Creates Rare Supreme Court Divide
The Supreme Court is generally unified in its ruling on death penalty cases, but Marcellus Williams' case sparked differing opinions.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects death row inmate’s final appeal
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Missouri man faces execution despite prosecutor's opposition
A Missouri man is scheduled to be executed on Tuesday, even though the prosecutor's office that secured his murder conviction 21 years ago has expressed doubts about the integrity of the case. The U.S.
Ozarks Tech breaks ground on student union to be named for Gov. Mike Parson
Gov. Mike Parson said he can't wait for students to walk through the doors "and figure out where their life is going to take ...
Who has faced execution under Missouri Gov. Mike Parson?
Marcellus Williams, a man convicted of repeatedly stabbing former St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter, Lisha Gayle in 1998, was ...
Gov. Parson, Missouri Supreme Court refuse to halt the execution of man convicted of 1998 killing
Following the court's ruling, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson confirmed the state will carry out Williams' execution on Tuesday.
Ozarks Tech breaks ground on new Michael Parson student union
Community members and legislators joined Ozarks Tech students, faculty, and staff to celebrate the momentous final phase of ...
NAACP president to Gov. Parson: Call me to discuss saving Marcellus Williams’ life | Opinion
Innocent man scheduled for execution despite DNA evidence. Governor Mike Parson can stop this injustice before it’s too late.
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Ozarks Technical Community College breaks ground on a $60 million student center
Ozarks Technical Community College is naming its future student center after Missouri’s governor. OTC held a groundbreaking ...
Was an innocent man just executed in Missouri?
Prosecutors and the victim’s family urged that he be spared based on DNA evidence showing that Williams was in fact innocent.
Kelli Jones with Gov. Parson's office takes leadership job at MO education department
Kelli Jones, who has two decades of education experience, started working for Mike Parson in 2018, when he was Missouri's ...
Parson, state Supreme Court refuse to halt the execution of man convicted of 1998 killing
A Missouri man seeking to avoid execution suffered dual setbacks Monday as the state’s top court and governor each rejected ...
Experts: Marcellus Williams execution shows "how much politics factors into capital punishment"
Missouri executed Williams despite questions about his conviction and protests from prosecutors and victim's family ...