Death Penalty for Gang Murder: Michael Dewayne Smith
Oklahoma executed Michael Dewayne Smith for double murder committed during 2002 drug-fueled crime spree. Smith was convicted of killing two victims in separate attacks.
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Father Avoids Death Penalty for Starving, Beating Daughter
Glen Bates avoided death penalty for killing 2-year-old daughter Glenara due to racial bias in trial. Ohio Supreme Court found juror bias in horrific child abuse case.
Man Killed Woman in ’94; Daughters Urge Alabama to Spare Life
Joe Nathan James faces execution Thursday for killing ex-girlfriend Faith Hall in 1994. The victim’s daughters have forgiven him and urge Alabama Governor Kay Ivey to spare his life, requesting life in prison instead.