Social media users are reacting to the recent execution of an inmate named Marcellus Williams. As The Shade Room previously reported, Williams was an inmate in Missouri, found guilty of a 1998 murder.
In recent years, the family of Williams’ alleged victim, Felicia Gayle, reportedly called for his life to be spared.
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More Details About The Conviction Of Marcellus Williams & Calls For His Execution To Be Halted
As The Shade Room previously reported, Williams was found guilty of the crime in 2001. Despite this, Williams reportedly maintained his innocence. Additionally, his trial was reportedly marked by “constitutional errors,” “unreliable informant testimony,” and DNA evidence that did not match his own. Per AP News, Gayle’s family wanted Williams’ death sentence changed to life in prison.
“The family defines closure as Marcellus being allowed to live,” their petition reportedly stated. “Marcellus’ execution is not necessary.”
Additionally, William’s son — his junior — spoke about his dad’s pending fate in a video interview with NBC News, which was shared publicly on Monday, September 23. During the conversation, Marcellus Williams Jr. shared that he was hoping for a “miracle” ahead of his dad’s fate.
The Execution Proceeds & Social Media Reacts
According to AP News, Williams’ execution took place on Tuesday, September 24, at a state prison in Bonne Terre, Missouri.
“We hope this gives finality to a case that’s languished for decades, re-victimizing Ms. Gayle’s family for decades,” Governor Mike Parson reportedly asserted in a statement, per CNN. “No juror no judge has ever found Williams’ innocence claim to be credible. Two decades of judicial proceedings and more than 15 judicial hearings upheld his guilty conviction. Thus the order of execution has been carried out.”
Per AP News, the 55-year-old spoke with a spiritual advisor as the ordeal commenced. Additionally, the outlet noted that his son was present along with his attorneys.
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