Draft:Marcellus Williams
Marcellus Williams | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 30, 1968 |
| Died | September 24, 2024 (aged 55) |
| Cause of death | Lethal injection |
| Nationality | American |
| Criminal charge | First-degree murder |
| Penalty | [[Capital punishment in Missouri |Death]] |
Marcellus Scott Williams (December 30, 1968 - September 24, 2024) was an American man executed in Missouri for the 1988 murder of journalist Felicia Gayle.
Early life
[edit]Marcellus Scott Williams was born on December 30, 1968.[1]
Trial
[edit]Execution
[edit]Williams was executed on September 24, 2024.
Reactions
[edit]Numerous individuals and organizations condemned Williams' execution. The NAACP expressed outrage, saying Missouri had lynched Williams.[2] Other organizations echoed this.
References
[edit]- ^ "Missouri Department Of Corrections Offender Search". web.mo.gov. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
As of July 2024: "163729 Williams Marcellus 12-30-1968 Black 6'4" 217 lbs Male"
- ^ "Missouri executes a man for the 1998 killing of a woman despite her family's calls to spare his life". AP News. 2024-09-24. Retrieved 2024-09-25.