The letter praised Gov. Mike Parson and Missouri's "support of the dignity of life" and asked the governor to make the "courageous" decision to stay Ernest Johnson's upcoming execution.
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"In spite of Ernest Lee Johnson’s guilt, we must respect his constitutional rights."
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Tuesday, a 20-year legal battle over Russell Bucklew’s execution ended. In June 1997, Bucklew was found guilty of first-degree murder and…
Gov. Eric Greitens has issued a stay of execution for Marcellus Williams, who was convicted in 2001 in the murder of Felicia Gayle, 42, according…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon announced late Tuesday that he denied a clemency petition for Roderick Nunley, 50, just hours before Nunley was put to death…