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Anthony Boyd, an Alabama inmate scheduled for execution by nitrogen hypoxia, requested a meeting with Governor Kay Ivey to discuss his innocence before his execution, which is set for later today. Boyd maintains his innocence in a 1993 murder, but the state has not halted the execution, and legal challenges against the nitrogen method have been rejected.
The Tennessee Supreme Court has scheduled execution dates for four inmates, including Christa Pike, the state's only woman on death row, amidst ongoing concerns about the state's lethal injection protocols and past issues with drug testing and transparency.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of Texas death row inmate Ruben Gutierrez, allowing him to pursue DNA testing that could prove his innocence in a 1998 murder case, potentially preventing his execution.
Richard Jordan, the longest-serving person on Mississippi's death row, was executed after nearly five decades for kidnapping and killing Edwina Marter in 1976. His execution marked a significant moment in the state's use of capital punishment, ending a lengthy legal process that included multiple trials and appeals, with debates over mental health and due process rights.
Richard Gerald Jordan, the longest-serving inmate on Mississippi's death row, was executed at age 79 for a 1976 kidnapping and murder, ending a decades-long legal process amid debates over mental health and justice.
Richard Gerald Jordan, the longest-serving inmate on Mississippi's death row, was executed after nearly five decades for the 1976 kidnapping and murder of Edwina Marter, with his legal appeals and claims of PTSD-related mental health issues playing a significant role in the case's lengthy process.
Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino who spent 14 years on death row in Indonesia, is set to return to the Philippines as Indonesia adopts a more humane approach to foreign prisoners under President Prabowo Subianto. It is unclear if Veloso will be imprisoned or released upon her return. Indonesian authorities are developing a policy for the repatriation of foreign prisoners, responding to requests from their home countries. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr confirmed the agreement to bring Veloso back, acknowledging her as a victim of her circumstances despite her accountability under Indonesian law.
A Texas judge has found death row inmate Melissa Lucio innocent in the death of her daughter, overturning her previous conviction. This decision marks a significant development in Lucio's long-standing legal battle, as she had been sentenced to death for the alleged crime. The ruling could lead to her release and highlights ongoing debates about the justice system and wrongful convictions.
A Texas judge has declared Melissa Lucio, a death row inmate convicted of murdering her toddler daughter, "actually innocent" and recommended her release. Lucio's case, which has gained attention from Kim Kardashian and other advocates, is now under review by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. New evidence suggests that her daughter's death was accidental, caused by a fall, rather than murder. Lucio's conviction and death sentence are being challenged, with support from various public figures and legal advocates.
Brian Dorsey, a death row inmate convicted of murdering his cousin and her husband, had a large final meal before his execution via lethal injection on April 9. He apologized to the victims' families in his final statement. Despite concerns about the execution process due to health risks, the procedure went as planned. Dorsey had appealed for clemency, citing good behavior and rehabilitation, but his request was rejected by the governor.
Missouri death row inmate Brian Dorsey was executed 18 years after killing his cousin and her husband, expressing deep remorse and apologizing to his family before his death. Dorsey, who had been denied two appeals by the US Supreme Court, received a single-dose injection of pentobarbital at the state prison in Bonne Terre. He had viciously murdered his family members and assaulted his cousin, leaving their daughter orphaned just days before Christmas in 2006. Despite his apology, his clemency request was denied, and he was executed.
Missouri death row inmate Brian Dorsey, 52, was executed for the 2006 slayings of his cousin and her husband, despite denials of two appeals by the U.S. Supreme Court. Dorsey was pronounced dead after a single-dose injection of pentobarbital at the state prison in Bonne Terre. He had killed the couple, leaving their 4-year-old daughter alone in the home, and was convicted of the murders, sexual assault, and theft. Dorsey's clemency request was denied, and in a final statement, he expressed deep sorrow for the killings.
Oklahoma death row inmate Michael Dewayne Smith, convicted of a 2002 double murder, was executed after failed appeals for clemency. Despite confessing to the crimes initially, he later claimed innocence due to substance abuse issues and an intellectual disability. His last words before execution were "Nah, I’m good." Witnesses reported seeing him shaking and struggling during the lethal injection, while his spiritual advisor said he cried until his last breath.
Derrick Dearman, a death row inmate in Alabama convicted of murdering five people in 2016, has requested to drop his appeals and be executed in order to provide closure for the victims' families. He acknowledges his past drug use as a factor in his crimes but believes it doesn't excuse his actions. Dearman wants to be executed by lethal injection and expresses concern about the state's history of botched executions.
Derrick Dearman, a convicted killer on death row in Alabama, has decided to drop his appeals and seek execution for the murders of five people, including a pregnant woman, in order to provide closure and justice for the victims' families. He expressed remorse for his actions, citing drug addiction as a contributing factor, and has already chosen a spiritual adviser. Dearman's decision comes after the Alabama Supreme Court upheld his six murder convictions, and he has reached out to the families of his victims to express his intentions.