Missouri executes Marcellus Williams for 1998 murder he said he didn’t commit
Marcellus Williams was days away from execution in 2015 when the state Supreme Court called it off, allowing his attorneys to pursue more DNA testing.
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2 developments- Sep 23, 2024Missouri to execute Marcellus Williams despite doubts about guilt
- Sep 24, 2024Missouri executes Marcellus Williams for 1998 murder he said he didn’t commit
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