Marcellus Williams, executed in Missouri, had his conviction questioned by a prosecutor and faced objections from the victim's family and other legal advocates.
Despite a long history of legal scrutiny around his case and last-minute appeals, Williams was executed, highlighting ongoing debates over the death penalty.
As a Black man, he embraced his faith in prison, considering it a major part of his identity despite a tumultuous past leading to his conviction.
His conviction for the 1998 murder of Felicia Gayle involved claims of overwhelming evidence, yet the case remained controversial even as advocates sought to appeal.
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