Missouri Executes Brian Dorsey Despite Widespread Clemency Calls

Missouri executed Brian Dorsey for the 2006 murder of his cousin and her husband, despite a plea for clemency from dozens of prison staffers who described him as a "model inmate." Dorsey, who had requested clemency, thanked those who tried to save his life and apologized for his actions in his last words. The U.S. Supreme Court denied last-minute attempts to halt the execution. Dorsey's case raised questions about the effectiveness of the justice system and the potential for rehabilitation in the prison system.