May 16
ALABAMAimpending execution
Defense: Alabama governor denies reprieve before execution
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey refused a reprieve for an inmate set for execution
Thursday night for a quadruple killing that occurred after a dispute over a
pickup truck, the prisoner's lawyer sai
April 12
ALABAMA:
Over 3 A.M. Dissent, Supreme Court Says Alabama Execution May Proceed
A bitterly divided Supreme Court ruled early Friday morning that the execution
of an Alabama death row inmate could proceed. The vote was 5 to 4.
Justice Stephen G. Breyer’s anguished dissent, issu
February 7
ALABAMAexecution
Alabama executes inmate who wanted imam present
A Muslim inmate who complained in a legal challenge that Alabama wouldn't let
his Islamic spiritual adviser be present in the execution chamber has been put
to death after the nation's highest court cleare
February 7
ALABAMAstay of execution lifted
Supreme Court: Execution of Muslim inmate can proceed
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected claims from a Muslim inmate who
said his religious rights were being violated, clearing the way for the lethal
injection to go forward Thursd
February 6
ALABAMA:
Court grants Muslim death row inmate stay of execution
The U.S. Court of Appeals has granted a stay of execution for a Muslim death
row inmate in Alabama as he continues his ongoing bid to have an imam present
at his execution.
Domineque Ray on Monday motioned t
April 19
ALABAMAexecution
Walter Leroy Moody executed for 1989 murder of federal judge
Walter Leroy Moody has been executed for the 1989 murder of a federal judge,
the office of Gov. Kay Ivey confirms.
Earlier Thursday evening the U.S. Supreme Court lifted a stay of execution that
April 19
ALABAMA:
Execution of Walter Moody for judge’s mail-bomb slaying is stayed temporarily
Our news partner AL.com reports that the U.S. Supreme Court has issued a
temporary stay of the execution, according to the Alabama Department of
Corrections.
Temporary stays in recent ex
Feb. 23
ALABAMAexecution postponed
Execution of Alabama inmate Doyle Lee Hamm called off
Doyle Lee Hamm survived his date with the executioner Thursday, as Alabama was
unable to begin the procedure before the death warrant expired at midnight.
Hamm, 61, was convicted of killing Cu
Feb. 22
ALABAMA:
Court lifts stay, state proceeding with execution of Alabama inmate Doyle Lee
Hamm
The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted its temporary stay of execution of Doyle Lee
Hamm. Preparations are being made and the execution is expected to proceed in
about 45 minutes.
Justic
Jan. 25
ALABAMA:
U.S. Supreme Court halts execution of Alabama man for 1985 murder
David Beasley
The U.S. Supreme Court halted the planned execution on Thursday of an Alabama
man convicted of murdering a police officer in 1985 after attorneys petitioned
to spare the man’s life, argui
Oct. 19
ALABAMAexecution
Alabamna executes Torrey Twane McNabb
Following last-minute court challenges, Alabama carried the execution Thursday
evening of Torrey Twane McNabb, convicted of killing a Montgomery police
officer in 1997.
McNabb's attorneys filed appeals in the case thr
Oct. 19
ALABAMAimpending execution
U.S. Supreme Court OKs execution of Montgomery cop-killer
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for tonight's execution of Alabama
death row inmate Torrey Twane McNabb.
The execution by lethal injection is set for 6 p.m. at the Holman Correct
Oct. 19
ALABAMA:
U.S. Supreme Court to consider Torrey McNabb execution
The fate of an inmate convicted of murdering a Montgomery police officer 20
years ago is in the hands of the nation’s highest court.
The Alabama Attorney General’s Office Wednesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to
Oct. 16
ALABAMAstay of impending execution
Execution stayed for Alabama man convicted of killing cop
A federal court granted a stay of execution for Alabama death row inmate Torrey
Twane McNabb, who was scheduled to die by lethal injection on Thursday.
The order was issued on Mo
Oct. 5
ALABAMAstay of impending execution
Alabama Death Row inmate execution called off for tonight
The Alabama Department of Corrections has announced that tonight's execution is
called off after the Alabama Attorney General's Office decided not to appeal a
stay that had been issu
Urgent Action
STATE MOVES TO HAVE STAY OF EXECUTION LIFTED
The State of Alabama has asked the US Supreme Court to lift a stay of execution
granted to Jeffrey Borden, and to be allowed to execute him before
midnight on 5 October. While the stay relates to a challenge to the state’s
lethal
Sept. 29
ALABAMAstay of impending execution
A federal appeals court has granted a stay of execution for Alabama death row
inmate Jeffrey Lynn Borden, who was scheduled to die by lethal injection next
week.
The order from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit stayed
Bor
Aug. 30
ALABAMA2 new execution dates
An execution date for Oct 5 has been set for Jeffrey Borden
and another execution date for Oct 19 has been set for Torrey McNabb; both
dates should be considered serious.
(source: MC/RH)
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June 8
ALABAMAexecution
Robert Bryant Melson executed for 1994 triple slaying
most recent mugshot from the ADOC
Tonight Alabama death row inmate Robert Bryant Melson was executed by lethal
injection for the 1994 slayings of 3 fast food restaurant workers in Gadsden.
It was the 2nd
June 8
ALBAMA:
Temporary stay granted for death row inmate Robert Melson
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily halted the death of an Alabama inmate as
it reviews his request to block his execution over questions regarding a
sedative’s effectiveness.
Justices issued the temporary
June 8
ALABAMAimpending execution
Alabama Supreme Court denies stay: Execution of Robert Bryant Melson
Tonight Alabama Death Row inmate Robert Bryant Melson is set to die by lethal
injection for the 1994 slayings of three fast foot restaurant workers in
Gadsden. It would be the seco
May 25
ALABAMAimpending execution
Stay lifted; Tommy Arthur to be executed tonight
The U.S. Supreme Court's stay of execution has been lifted for convicted Muscle
Shoals murderer Tommy Arthur. Arthur is set to be executed late Thursday.
Arthur was originally scheduled for death b
May 8
ALABAMAimpending execution
Urgent Action
EXECUTION RE-SET AFTER 30 YEARS ON DEATH ROW
Thomas Arthur, aged 75, is due to be executed in Alabama on 25 May. This is his
8th execution date since 2001, 3 times coming within a day of being killed. He
maintains his innocence. Thi
April 5
ALABAMA:
The Alabama Supreme Court has set 2 execution dates.
Thomas Arthur May 25th 2017
Robert Melson June 8th 2017
These dates should be considered serious.
(source: Project Hope to Abolish the Death Penalty)
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Dec. 8
ALABAMAexecution
Ronald Smith executed for 1994 capital murder
Ronald Smith was executed Thursday night for committing capital murder in 1994.
He was pronounced dead at 11:05 p.m.
Media witnesses said Smith gasped and coughed for 13 minutes of execution,
which began at 10
Dec. 8
ALABAMAimminent execution
Execution of Alabama Death Row inmate Ronald Bert Smith set to proceed
The U.S. Supreme Court has yet again refused to stay Ronald Bert Smith's
execution. The execution is now set for 9:45 p.m.
As with the two stays denied by the high court earlie
Nov. 3
ALABAMAstay of execution
Tommy Arthur's execution temporarily stayed by US Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily stayed the execution.
"IT IS ORDERED that execution of the sentence of death is hereby stayed pending
further order of the undersigned or of the C
May 12
ALABAMAstay of impending execution
Alabama Delays Execution of Cop Killer Vernon Madison by Lethal Injection
A federal appeals court has delayed the execution of an Alabama inmate, saying
there should be more time to review his claim that he is no longer competent
because o
Feb. 12
ALABAMAimpending execution
11th Circuit clears way for Tommy Arthur execution on Feb. 19
A federal appeals court is clearing the way for the execution of an Alabama
inmate next week.
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday lifted a stay of execution
for death
April 1
ALABAMA:
Cruel and unusual?: Death row inmate challenges state execution procedure
A death row inmate who had his execution blocked by a federal court that cited
Alabama’s “secrecy” concerning its execution procedure says that procedure
could leave him conscious while drugs tha
Friends,
Even while rejoicing about the stay of execution for Tommy Arthur, please let
us keep in mind that
this stay does not automatically mean that Carey Grayson will receive one. If
you have not contacted
Governor Bentley yet on Carey Grayson's behalf, please do not delay! This is an
ex
Oct. 19
ALABAMAimpending execution
Baby killer set to die
A man who begged for death after admitting to killing his 6-month-old son will
get his wish Thursday evening.
Christopher Thomas Johnson is scheduled to be executed at 6 p.m. Thursday at
Holman Prison in Atmore. He was con
July 13
ALABAMA:
Why no DNA testing in Alabama?
It seems a simple thing. Before the state of Alabama executes someone, it
should leave no room for doubt about a person's guilt. There should be no
lingering questions, no debatable points. Guilt should be absolutely
indisputable.
Modern sci
Dec. 5
ALABAMAstay of impending execution
Court delays another execution
The Supreme Court on Wednesday afternoon delayed the execution of Thomas
D. Arthur, previously scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday. Arthur has a
petition pending (Arthur v. Allen, 07-395) challenging the states use
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Sept. 22
ALABAMAimpending execution
11th Circuit denies stay for Alabama inmate facing execution
A federal appeals court Friday denied a stay of execution for 65-year-old
Tommy Arthur, who faces lethal injection on Thursday in the
murder-for-hire shooting death of a Muscle Shoals man.
July 30
ALABAMAnew execution date
Supreme Court Sets Execution Date For Daniel Siebert
In MOntgomery, the Alabama Supreme Court has set an October 25 execution
date for Danial Lee Siebert for the 1986 murders in Talladega of a deaf
student and her 2 children.
The Supreme Court Monday
July 20
ALABAMAimpending execution
Guilty of a crime, or of being poor?
If you will ...
Picture yourself, sitting on a cold
Stainless steel commode in a cage,
Head bowed, waiting to grieve.
When suddenly, a rat and a cockroach go by.
Scurrying along in their train come the warden,
May 16
ALABAMA:
Condemned convicts deserve representation
The propriety of the death penalty in a civilized society dedicated to the
ideal of justice has been debated for decades. No agreement appears
imminent between the 2 sides.
But surely capital punishment advocates and opponents can a
Jan. 6
ALABAMA:
Talladega, St. Clair counties grant few death sentences
Although the state of Alabama as a whole is bucking the national trend of
declining numbers of convicted murderers sentenced to death, there has
been only 1 death sentence handed down in Talladega and St. Clair countie
death penalty news
September 23, 2005
ALABAMA --- execution
Ala. Man Executed for Killing Family of 3
A man convicted of killing a family of three and driving off in their
vintage sports car was executed by injection Thursday.
John W. Peoples Jr., 48, died at 6:27 p.m. at Holman Prison near
August 4
ALABAMAexecution//volunteer
Anti-government extremist executed in Alabama
Anti-government extremist George Sibley Jr. was executed Thursday for the
1993 shooting death of an Opelika police officer.
Officials at Holman Prison near Atmore conducted the execution after the
U.S.
August 5
ALABAMA:
Judge restricts testimony on video games in murder trial
In Fayette, a judge ruled Friday that expert testimony on video games
can't be presented in the trial of Devin Moore, who's accused of killing 3
members of the Fayette Police Department.
While the jury in Moore's c
Friends,
As you know the State of Alabama has set August 4th as
the execution date for George Sibley.
George Sibley has chosen to represent himself and
identified the following issues as his talking points
when requesting clemency from Governor Bob Riley:
1. The State set the execution date a
June 27
ALABAMA:
In 2 horrific homicides, jury recommends life - why?
With nearly 200 people on death row, Alabama's courts are hardly shy about
imposing capital sentences.
But juries in 2 closely watched trials recently voted to spare the lives
of convicted killers - with multiple victi
death penalty news
April 29, 2005
ALABAMA --- execution:
Convicted cop killer executed by lethal injection in Alabama
Mario Centobie had no final statement before his execution Thursday for the
1998 murder of a Moody police officer.
Centobie was executed at 6:22 p.m. CST. He stared at the ce
April 28
ALABAMAexecution
Convicted cop killer executed by lethal injection in Alabama
Mario Centobie had no final statement before his execution Thursday for
the 1998 murder of a Moody police officer.
Centobie, 39, of Biloxi, Miss., was executed at 6:22 p.m. CST. He stared
at the ce
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Jan. 7
ALABAMA:
1st death sentence changed in Alabama due to mental retardation
For the 1st time, a condemned Alabama killer has avoided the death penalty
because of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against executing the mentally
retarded.
In a 5-0 decision Friday, the Alabama Court of Cri
Sept. 27
ALABAMAimpending volunteer execution
Hocker faces execution for murder of his boss in Houston County
David Kevin Hocker continues to waive any appeals and is scheduled to be
executed at 6 p.m. Thursday for stabbing his boss to death in Houston
County in 1998 and stealing his mo
Sept. 23
ALABAMA:
Take action now at
http://www.democracyinaction.org/ncadp/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=150
(source: NCADP)
Aug. 5
ALABAMA:
Supreme Court denies stay of execution to aging Alabama inmate
A 74-year-old condemned murderer was denied a stay by the U.S. Supreme
Court as he neared a scheduled execution Thursday that would make him the
oldest inmate put to death in the United States in decades.
In a
August 4
ALABAMA:
Federal court denies Alabama's oldest death row inmate stay of execution
A federal appeals court today refused to block the execution of James
Barney Hubbard. The state's oldest death row inmate is scheduled to die by
lethal injection tomorrow (Thursday) night.
The 74-y
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16 July 2004
UA 225/04 Death penalty
USA (Alabama) James Barney Hubbard (m), aged 74
James Hubbard, white, is scheduled to be executed in
Alabama on 5 August 2004. He was sentenced to death in
1977 for the murder of Lillia
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