Marcellus Williams: Execution Overturns Appeals in a High-Profile Case
Marcellus Williams: A Timeline of Appeals
Marcellus Williams, a Missouri man, was executed on Tuesday despite extensive efforts from his attorneys and even some members of the prosecutor's office to halt the execution. Convicted in 1998 for the murder of reporter Felicia “Lisha” Gayle, Williams maintained his innocence throughout the legal battle.
The Crime That Captured Missouri's Attention
- 1998: Felicia Gayle is found stabbed to death in her St. Louis home.
- Conviction: Williams convicted and sentenced to death.
- Execution: Lethal injection administered in Bonne Terre.
Legal Battles and Controversial Decisions
Multiple attempts were made to stop his execution, backed by new evidence and inconsistencies in the original conviction. Even the governor declined to intervene.
Final Moments
Williams was pronounced dead at 6:10 p.m. local time, closing a dark chapter in Missouri's criminal justice history.
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