Marcia Fulton faces a complex emotional journey as she prepares to witness the execution of David Wood, the convicted murderer of her daughter, Desiree Wheatley. Despite her commitment to seek justice, Fulton is urged by Wood's lawyers to consider new DNA evidence suggesting another suspect. While initially receptive to the idea of further testing, she ultimately reaffirms her belief in Wood's guilt, indicating the deep struggles victims' families face concerning justice and doubt in the legal system.
I promised Desi at her gravesite that I would find out who did this and make them pay.
You don't want to condemn a man to death if you're not certain.
For a moment, Fulton seemed open. But when she spoke to the Marshall Project a few weeks later, she remained certain of Wood's guilt.
Defense lawyers regularly bring forth new arguments and evidence as execution dates loom. Prosecutors often say the defense is primarily doing this to delay justice.
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