“Missouri is poised to execute an innocent man, an outcome that calls into question the legitimacy of the entire criminal justice system. Given everything we know about Marcellus Williams’ case—including the new revelations that the trial prosecutor removed at least one Black juror because of his race, and opposition to this execution from the victim’s family and the sitting Prosecuting Attorney, the courts must step in to prevent this irreparable injustice.”
Tricia Rojo Bushnell, attorney for Marcellus Williams
September 23, 2024
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STORY: "Governor: State to carry out execution of Marcellus Williams after Missouri Supreme Court ruling," by Reporter Nick Sloan, published by KMBC News 9abc, on September 23, 2924,
GIST: Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced that the state will carry out the execution of Marcellus Williams on Sept. 24. Williams was convicted of murdering Felicia Gayle in 1998, stabbing her 43 times during a burglary. Physical evidence, including the victim's purse and a laptop, was found in his vehicle, and witnesses testified that Williams confessed. The announcement follows a Missouri Supreme Court ruling. In its ruling, the Missouri Supreme Court affirmed the judgment, stating that Williams’ attorney failed to demonstrate his innocence or any constitutional error. Additionally, the court overruled the motion to stay the execution as moot, concluding that the prosecutor failed to prove any claims that could undermine the original judgment. Williams was convicted of murdering Felicia Gayle in 1998, stabbing her 43 times during a burglary. Physical evidence, including the victim's purse and a laptop, was found in his vehicle, and witnesses testified that Williams confessed. The announcement follows a Missouri Supreme Court ruling. In its ruling, the Missouri Supreme Court affirmed the judgment, stating that Williams’ attorney failed to demonstrate his innocence or any constitutional error. Additionally, the court overruled the motion to stay the execution as moot, concluding that the prosecutor failed to prove any claims that could undermine the original judgment…"
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