Missouri Set to Execute Man Amidst Controversy Over Racial Bias and DNA Evidence Discrepancies
Jefferson City, MO – Missouri is set to administer a lethal injection on Tuesday to Marcellus Williams, 55, amid escalating legal debates and public outcry regarding the legitimacy of his conviction. Williams, sentenced to death for the 1998 murder of St. Louis newspaper reporter Felicia “Lisha” Gayle, has consistently professed his innocence. At the heart of the controversy is new DNA evidence that suggests Williams may not be linked to the crime. Despite these findings, …