Victim's Son Urges Alabama to Halt Execution of Gas Station Killer
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William Berry, whose mother was murdered in 1997, has publicly urged Alabama to halt the scheduled execution of Geoffrey West, the man convicted of her murder, advocating for forgiveness and arguing that killing West would not bring justice or closure. Berry's journey from supporting the death penalty to advocating against it reflects his personal growth and belief in forgiveness, despite the state's firm stance on capital punishment.
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- Son of woman killed in 1997 gas station robbery asks Alabama to spare assailant set to be executed New York Post
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