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Earlier, St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell filed a motion to vacate Marcellus’ conviction because he believed forensic evidence excluded Marcellus from the crime.
Then, at an Aug. 28 evidentiary hearing, his office admitted that the prior administration had committed constitutional errors that contributed to Marcellus’ unreliable conviction and death sentence, including improperly handling the evidence in his case.
Now, Judge Hilton has denied PA Bell’s motion to vacate Marcellus’ conviction and death sentence, and the Missouri Supreme Court is moving forward with the Sept. 24 execution date.
John: We can’t let Marcellus be executed for a crime where there is overwhelming evidence that his trial was constitutionally unfair. With only 12 days left until Marcellus’ execution date, we need the courts and Gov. Mike Parson to ensure that Missouri does not commit the irreparable injustice of executing an innocent person.
Please act now and add your name to the petition to stop the Sept. 24 execution of Marcellus Williams.
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