Death Penalty
Court of Appeals Tries Williams’ Innocence Claim

Court of Appeals Tries Williams’ Innocence Claim

The Missouri Court of Appeals held a hearing on Marcellus Williams’ claim of innocence on Wednesday, August 28. Williams, who is scheduled to be executed on September 24 for the 1998 murder of Felicia Gayle, has maintained his innocence throughout the process of his...

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DOJ to Hold Hearing on Death Row Inmate’s Innocence Claim

DOJ to Hold Hearing on Death Row Inmate’s Innocence Claim

The Missouri Department of Justice will hold a hearing on Marcellus Williams’ claim of innocence on Wednesday, August 28. Williams, who is scheduled to be executed on September 24 for the 1998 murder of Felicia Gayle, has maintained his innocence throughout the...

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Missouri Schedules Fourth Execution of 2024

Missouri Schedules Fourth Execution of 2024

On August 13th, the Missouri Supreme Court ordered the execution of Christopher Collings to occur at 6 pm on December 3rd, 2024. Collings was convicted for the November 3rd, 2007 assault and murder of nine-year-old Rowan Ford in Stella, MO.  Collings filed appeals of...

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Advocates Celebrate USA’s 200th Death Row Exoneree

Advocates Celebrate USA’s 200th Death Row Exoneree

Opponents of the death penalty in the United States are celebrating a milestone as the country marks the 200th death row exoneree in roughly 50 years and more states continue to abolish capital punishment. Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN), which advocates ending...

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Missouri Carries out Execution of David Hosier

Missouri Carries out Execution of David Hosier

On June 11, the state of Missouri executed David Hosier for the murder of Angela Gilpin back in 2009, despite the efforts of the Missouri bishops and other leaders who had issued letters requesting Governor Mike Parson to grant Mr. Hosier clemency and commute his...

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MCC to Hold Execution Protest on June 11

MCC to Hold Execution Protest on June 11

The Missouri Supreme Court has scheduled the execution of David Hosier for June 11, 2024. Hosier was convicted in 2013 of the Sept. 28, 2009, murder of Angela Gilpin, 45, at her Jefferson City apartment. Hosier was originally also charged with the murder of Angela’s...

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