NAACP, Missouri and Marcellus Williams
A Day Before Scheduled Execution, U.S. Supreme Court Asked to Consider Marcellus Williams' Death Row Case
County prosecutors and defense lawyers both claim that mishandled evidence and racial bias tainted the murder case. Marcellus Williams is slated for execution Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. CT.
Governor Parsons denies clemency for Marcellus Williams, execution set for Tuesday
Despite efforts to spare the life of Marcellus Williams, Governor Mike Parsons on Monday denied clemency for Williams, setting his execution for Tuesday at 6 pm for the 1998 murder of Felicia Gayle, in St.
Missouri Supreme Court weighs fate of Marcellus Williams before his scheduled execution
Williams is set to be executed Tuesday for the 1998 killing of Felicia Gayle, a crime that he has always denied any role in. His attorneys have launched multiple legal battles in an attempt to save his life.
Missouri Supreme Court urged to halt Marcellus Williams' execution over DNA doubts
Marcellus Williams' lawyers urge the Missouri Supreme Court to stay the execution scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 24, amid new DNA evidence suggesting innocence.
Governor: Missouri to carry out execution of Marcellus Williams
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced that the state will carry out the execution of Marcellus Williams on Sept. 24. Williams was convicted of murdering Felicia Gayle in 1998, stabbing her 43 times during a burglary.
Marcellus Williams' fate in hands of Missouri Supreme Court after Monday's oral arguments
Marcellus Williams' lawyer focused on what he said was a prosecutor's admission that he illegally struck at least one juror because of his race in the original trial.
MO governor denies Marcellus Williams clemency. Other rulings pending as execution nears
Attorneys for Marcellus Williams said if his execution proceeds, it will be the first time in Missouri that an execution has been opposed by the prosecutor and the victim’s family.
NAACP president urges Missouri governor to halt Marcellus Williams execution next week
"Taking the life of Marcellus Williams would be an unequivocal statement that when a white woman is killed, a Black man must die. And any Black man will do," wrote NAACP president Derrick Johnson.
Marcellus Williams asks U.S. Supreme Court to halt his scheduled Tuesday execution
Williams was still set to die by lethal injection next week for the 1998 murder of former Post-Dispatch reporter Felicia “Lisha” Gayle in 1998.
Opinion
NAACP president to Gov. Parson: Call me to talk about saving Marcellus Williams’ life | Opinion
Innocent man scheduled for execution despite DNA evidence. Governor Mike Parson can stop this injustice before it’s too late. | Opinion
State to carry out sentence of Marcellus Williams
The State of Missouri will carry out the sentence of Marcellus Williams, according to an order by the Supreme Court of ...
Locals, officials stand in solidarity with Marcellus Williams in final hours
Marcellus Williams is now in his final hours as Missouri prepares for his execution scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 24. Despite ...
Wesley Bell: Marcellus Williams is set to die Tuesday. But there are too many questions.
Opinion: The death penalty demands a standard of certainty that, in this case, has not been met. Missouri must choose the ...
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NAACP calls for clemency for Marcellus Williams
24, was convicted for the 1998 murder of Felicia Gayle, a former newspaper reporter ... “Taking the life of Marcellus ...
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University of Missouri hosts event spotlighting issues in Marcellus Williams' case
COLUMBIA - The University of Missouri Wednesday night hosted a public event at Hulston Hall regarding Marcellus ...