Summary
- Marcellus Williams, a death row inmate in Missouri, was executed despite pleas for clemency from the prosecutor and victim’s family.
- His final meal included chicken wings and tater tots, and his final words were “All praise be to Allah in every situation!!!”
- Despite new DNA evidence and claims of innocence, both the Missouri Supreme Court and Governor declined to intervene.
- The case has sparked outcry from high-profile individuals and organizations against the use of the death penalty.