He is scheduled to be executed at 7 p.m. today in Missouri. He was convicted of murder. His attorney contends that DNA testing conducted in December using techniques that were not available at the time of the killing showed DNA found on the knife matches an unknown man, but not Williams. He also cited previous DNA testing of hairs found from Gayle’s shirt and fingernails that also excluded Williams, and said footprints at the scene did not match Williams.
The state says the DNA test doesn't count as Williams’ conviction was based on the testimony of two convicted felons who were out for a $10,000 reward. One was Williams’ former girlfriend and the other was his former cellmate.
Update: 9:30 pm 8/22 Governor stayed the execution
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